This bill focuses on enhancing regulations related to natural resources in Minnesota, particularly concerning motorboat operation, game and fish licenses, and penalties for fraudulent activities. It introduces new provisions that make it illegal for individuals or dealers to issue or use temporary registration permits without the intent to complete a sale, as well as to provide false information in registration applications. Violations can lead to the voiding of registrations and penalties that vary from misdemeanors for individuals to gross misdemeanors for dealers. The bill also modifies existing laws to impose penalties for false statements in applications for snowmobile and state park permits, along with cross-country ski and horse passes.

Additionally, the bill updates regulations on invasive species, allowing the possession and transport of certain fish species if eviscerated, and mandates that off-road vehicle state trail passes be available for inspection. It establishes new requirements for motorboat operators, including age and safety examination criteria, and introduces penalties for false statements or alterations related to game and fish licenses. The bill also allows individuals who move out of Minnesota to request the invalidation of their resident licenses without refunds and specifies issuing fees for various hunting and fishing licenses. Furthermore, it expands the list of invasive carp species to be reported and includes burbot as a commercially fishable species in Lake Superior, while repealing a previous statute on lake trout assessment harvest. The new provisions will take 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