This bill focuses on enhancing regulations related to natural resources in Minnesota, particularly concerning motorboat operation, game and fish licenses, and invasive species management. It introduces new penalties for unlawful acts associated with registration, such as the misuse of temporary registration permits and obtaining registrations through fraud. Additionally, it modifies existing laws to ensure that off-road vehicle state trail passes are available for inspection and establishes penalties for false statements related to permit applications. Key amendments include new subdivisions defining unlawful acts and penalties for violations concerning registrations and permits, as well as clarifications on motorboat operator requirements.

The legislation also introduces a "voluntary license invalidation" provision, allowing individuals who move out of Minnesota to request the invalidation of their resident licenses without refunds. It amends licensing fees for hunting and fishing licenses, maintaining a consistent fee structure while specifying fees for duplicates. Furthermore, the bill requires public water suppliers serving over 1,000 people to submit records on water use and losses and encourages water conservation measures. It expands the list of invasive carp species to include black carp and allows licensed commercial fishing operators to take burbot from Lake Superior. Lastly, it repeals a previous statute regarding lake trout harvest assessments in Lake Superior, with the new provisions taking effect upon the implementation of a replacement electronic license system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97C.836, 84.8035, 84.82, 84.8205, 84D.01, 84D.05, 85.053, 86B.30, 86B.303, 86B.306, 97A.311, 97A.411, 97A.485, 97C.417, 97C.835, 103G.291