Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

85A.01 CREATION; ORGANIZATION. § Subdivision 1.Creation. (a) The Minnesota Zoological Garden is established under the supervision and control of the Minnesota Zoological Board. The board consists of 30 public and private sector members having a background or interest in zoologica…

85A.02 POWERS AND DUTIES. § Subdivision 1.Generally. The board shall possess the powers and shall be charged with the duties and responsibilities prescribed in this section. § Subd. 2.Zoological garden. The board shall acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain the Minnesota…

85A.04 ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN ACCOUNTS OPERATING RECEIPTS. § Subdivision 1.Deposit. All receipts from parking and admission to the Minnesota Zoological Garden shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to an account in the special revenue fund, and are annually appropriated…

85A.05 MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN BONDS. § Subdivision 1.Purpose and appropriation. For the purpose of providing money appropriated to the Minnesota Zoological Board from the Minnesota Zoological Garden building account for the acquisition and betterment of public land, building…

85B.01 PURPOSE. (a) The legislature determines that it is in the public interest and an objective of the state that its citizens and the citizens of the world be better informed about the importance of preserving and restoring the large freshwater lakes of the world, including La…

85B.02 ORGANIZATION. § Subdivision 1.Establishment. The Lake Superior Center Authority is established as a public corporation. The business of the corporation must be conducted under the name "Lake Superior Center Authority." § Subd. 2.Board of directors. The corporation is gover…

85B.03 POWERS. § Subdivision 1.General corporate powers. (a) The corporation has the powers granted to a business corporation by section 302A.161, subdivisions 3; 4; 5; 7; 8; 9; 11; 12; 13, except that the corporation may not act as a general partner in any partnership; 14; 15; 1…

85B.04 EMPLOYEES. Persons employed by contractors or lessees are not state employees and may not participate in state retirement, deferred compensation, insurance, or other plans that apply to state employees generally and are not subject to regulation by the state Campaign Finan…

85B.05 ACCOUNTS; AUDITS. The corporation may establish funds and accounts that it finds convenient. The board shall provide for and pay the cost of an independent annual audit of its official books and records by the state auditor. A copy of this audit shall be filed with the sec…

85B.06 ANNUAL REPORT. (a) The board shall submit a report to the chairs of the senate Jobs, Energy and Community Development and the house of representatives Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Policy Committees of the legislature and the governor on the activities of the co…

85B.07 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. Property of the corporation is exempt from taxation on its value in the same manner as property listed in section 272.02. History: 1990 c 535 s 7

85B.08 DISSOLUTION. Upon dissolution of the corporation for any reason, its wholly owned assets become state property. Partially owned assets become state property to the extent that state money was used to acquire them. History: 1990 c 535 s 8

86A.01 CITATION. Laws 1975, chapter 353, may be cited as the "Outdoor Recreation Act of 1975." History: 1975 c 353 s 1

86A.02 POLICY. § Subdivision 1.Opportunities available. The legislature finds that the unique natural, cultural, and historical resources of Minnesota provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and education, and finds that these opportunities should be made available …

86A.03 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. For the purposes of the outdoor recreation system, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2.Managing agency. "Managing agency" means the organization or person which, pursuant to section 86A.05, is …

86A.04 COMPOSITION OF SYSTEM. The outdoor recreation system shall consist of all state parks; state recreation areas; state trails established pursuant to sections 84.029, subdivision 2, 85.015, 85.0155, and 85.0156; state scientific and natural areas; state wilderness areas; sta…

86A.05 CLASSIFICATION AND PURPOSES. § Subdivision 1.Classification. The outdoor recreation system shall be comprised of units classified as follows, and each unit shall be authorized, established, and administered to accomplish the purpose and objectives of its classification. § …

86A.055 PROHIBITION ON SALES OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SYSTEM LANDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. Notwithstanding Laws 2005, chapter 156, article 2, section 45, as amended by Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 2, section 73, or other law to the contrary, a state agency shall not sell land that,…

86A.06 RULES. Each managing agency shall promulgate rules relating to the units of the outdoor recreation system within its jurisdiction, which shall provide for administration of the units in the manner specified in section 86A.05 and the laws relating to each type of unit. Hist…

86A.07 AUTHORIZATION AND ACQUISITION OF UNITS. § Subdivision 1.Legislative authorization. A unit of the outdoor recreation system shall be deemed to be authorized upon the enactment of a law (1) describing the land, water, or facility which shall comprise the unit; (2) designatin…

86A.08 AUTHORIZATION OF SECONDARY UNITS. § Subdivision 1.Secondary authorization; when permitted. A unit of the outdoor recreation system may be authorized wholly or partially within the boundaries of another unit only when the authorization is consistent with the purposes and ob…

86A.09 DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITS. § Subdivision 1.Master plan required. No construction of new facilities or other development of an authorized unit, other than repairs and maintenance, shall commence until the managing agency has prepared a master plan for administr…

86A.11 REGISTRY OF UNITS. The commissioner of natural resources and the director of the Minnesota Historical Society shall each compile and maintain a current registry of the name, location, size, and description of all units of the outdoor recreation system under their respectiv…

86A.12 NATURAL RESOURCES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. § Subdivision 1.Establishment. A natural resources capital improvement program is established to prioritize among eligible public projects to be funded from state bond proceeds appropriated to the commissioner and distinctly s…

86A.20 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Applicability. For the purposes of sections 86A.20 to 86A.24, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2.Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources. § Subd. 3.Mooring facility. "Moori…

86A.21 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. (a) The commissioner may: (1) acquire, construct, and maintain small craft harbors, channels, and facilities for recreational watercraft in the navigable waters lying within the locations identified in Laws 1993, chapter 333, section 1; (…

86A.22 AUTHORITY OF LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. Counties, towns, and home rule charter and statutory cities of this state abutting on Lake Superior or inland waterways connected with Lake Superior for navigation and shelter of recreational watercraft are authorized by majority vot…

86A.23 OPEN FACILITIES; LIABILITY EXEMPTION. Facilities in harbors and connecting waterways established under sections 86A.20 to 86A.24 shall be public and open to all users on equal and reasonable terms. Users shall have no cause of action against owners of land adjacent to smal…

86A.24 FINANCING HARBORS AND FACILITIES. The commissioner may take actions necessary to: (1) provide the finances required of nonfederal sponsors as a condition for United States participation in any project in which the commissioner is empowered to participate; (2) enter into ag…

86B.001 WATER USE POLICY. It is the policy of this state, which is blessed with an abundance of water, to promote its full use and enjoyment by all of the people, now and in the future, to promote safety for persons and property in connection with the use of the waters of the sta…

86B.005 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. § Subd. 2.City. "City" means a home rule charter or statutory city. § Subd. 3.Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources. § Subd. 4.Dealer. "De…

86B.105 SHERIFF'S SAFETY PROGRAM. (a) The sheriff of each county shall maintain a program of search, rescue, buoying or marking, patrol, removal of hazards to navigation, and inspection of watercraft for rent, lease, or hire. The sheriff shall prohibit the use of any watercraft o…

86B.106 BARRING VEHICLES FROM UNSAFE ICE. (a) Whenever ice conditions on a body of water deteriorate to such an extent that there is substantial danger to persons using motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, the sheriff of the county where the body of…

86B.1065 COUNTY SHERIFF COSTS FOR UNSAFE ICE SEARCH AND RESCUE. A county sheriff may be reimbursed for costs that are over and above the county sheriff's regular operating budget and that are incurred from search and rescue operations due to recreational activities on unsafe ice.…

86B.107 REMOVING SUBMERGED VEHICLES FROM STATE WATERS. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, "vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in section 97A.015, subdivision 32, or a watercraft as defined in section 86B.005, subdivision 18. (b) For purposes of …

86B.109 ABANDONED WATERCRAFT. § Subdivision 1.Tagging authority; notice to owner. (a) A peace officer or an employee designated by the commissioner under section 84.0835 may place a tag on a watercraft unlawfully located on public accesses, public lands, and waters of this state …

86B.111 NAVIGATION MARKERS AND BUOYS. § Subdivision 1.Permit for placing navigation hazards. The commissioner may require that a permit is obtained for the placement of a structure or device determined by the commissioner to constitute a hazard to navigation. § Subd. 2.Removing a…

86B.115 USING DOCKS AND STRUCTURES FOR ADVERTISING. A person may not use a fixed or anchored structure on the waters of this state, not a part of a pier or dock extending from shore, for advertising purposes. History: 1990 c 391 art 9 s 6; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 11

86B.121 RACES, COMPETITIONS, AND EXHIBITIONS. (a) A person may not hold or sponsor any scheduled or public race, regatta, tournament or other competition or exhibition, or trial race on water or ice, whether or not involving watercraft, without first having obtained a written per…

86B.125 LEASED WATERCRAFT. § Subdivision 1.Safety standards. The commissioner shall prescribe safety standards for watercraft offered for lease, rent, or hire. § Subd. 2.Suspending or revoking license. (a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of a watercraft offered…

86B.13 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PROGRAM. § Subdivision 1.Establishment. The commissioner shall establish a statewide course in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. The commissioner must develop an educational course and testing program that address identi…

86B.201 STATE LAW AND LOCAL ORDINANCE AUTHORITY. § Subdivision 1.Applying state law. The provisions of this chapter and of other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering, and all other related matters for a watercraft operated on the waters o…

86B.205 WATER SURFACE USE ORDINANCE. § Subdivision 1.Assistance. The commissioner shall develop and publish guidelines to assist counties adopting water surface use ordinances for waters within their jurisdiction. § Subd. 2.Surface use ordinances. (a) A county board may, by ordin…

86B.211 WATER SAFETY RULES. The commissioner shall adopt rules that relate to: (1) the application for, form, and numbering of watercraft licenses; (2) the size, form, reflectorized material, and display of watercraft license numbers, which must comply with the requirements of th…

86B.30 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 86B.30 to 86B.341. § Subd. 2.Accompanying operator. "Accompanying operator" means a person 21 years of age or older who: (1) is in a personal watercraft or other type of motorboat…

86B.301 WATERCRAFT LICENSES REQUIRED. § Subdivision 1.Requirement. Except as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, a person may not operate or give permission for the operation of a watercraft that requires a watercraft license on the waters of this state unless: (1) a watercraft lic…