This bill aims to enhance fraud prevention measures related to registrations, licenses, passes, and permits issued by the commissioner of natural resources in Minnesota. It introduces new unlawful acts concerning the issuance and use of dealer temporary registration permits, registrations, and decals, specifically prohibiting actions such as obtaining registrations through misrepresentation or fraud, and possessing fictitious registrations. The bill establishes penalties for violations, categorizing them as misdemeanors for individuals and gross misdemeanors for dealers, while also rendering any fraudulent registrations void.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes to include new subdivisions that outline these unlawful acts and associated penalties. For instance, it specifies that a person making false statements related to applications for snowmobile state trail passes or state park permits is guilty of a misdemeanor, and such permits are void. The bill also introduces a structured penalty system for individuals convicted of violations related to licenses or permits, which includes restrictions on obtaining future licenses based on the number of convictions. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen the integrity of natural resource registrations and ensure compliance with the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 84.82, 84.8205, 85.053, 97A.311