Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "motorboat" means any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water which is propelled in any respect by machinery, including but not limited to detachable motors.
Subd. 2. Purpose; rules above mouth of Snake River. In furtherance of the public policy declared by Congress in Public Law 90-542 and Public Law 92-560 of maintaining the essentially wild and scenic character of certain rivers, including a part of the St. Croix, and as an exercise of state powers either recognized or granted by Public Law 90-542 and Public Law 92-560, the commissioner of natural resources may promulgate rules, in the manner provided by chapter 14, which limit or prohibit the operation or use of motorboats on that part of the St. Croix River north of the mouth of the Snake River, located in Section 31, Township 39 North, Range 19 West.
Subd. 3. Rules below mouth of Snake River. After October 1, 1974, if the commissioner of natural resources has not established rules relating to the use of watercraft on that part of the St. Croix River south of the mouth of the Snake River but north of the nine-foot navigational channel at mile 24.5, measured from the mouth of the St. Croix River, pursuant to the request of a local governmental unit in the manner provided by section 86B.205, subdivision 9, the commissioner may establish such rules pursuant to section 86B.205, subdivision 9, notwithstanding the absence of a request from a local governmental unit and notwithstanding the absence of approval of the rules by a majority of the counties affected.
Subd. 4. Concurrent rules required. Rules promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this section are effective upon adoption of laws or rules providing for similar limitations or prohibitions on the operation and use of motorboats on the same reach of St. Croix River by the state of Wisconsin or its agencies. In exercising the authority granted by this section the commissioner may enter into necessary agreements with either the United States and its agencies, pursuant to section 84.025, or the state of Wisconsin and its agencies.
Subd. 5. Penalty. A person violating any of the provisions of this section or the rules promulgated thereunder by the commissioner is guilty of a misdemeanor.
1973 c 557 s 1; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444; 1990 c 391 art 8 s 16
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 85 - 87A — Recreation
Chapter 85 — Division Of Parks And Recreation
Section 85.0115 — Notice Of Additions And Deletions.
Section 85.013 — State Recreation Areas And Waysides.
Section 85.014 — Prior Laws Not Altered; Revisor's Duties.
Section 85.0145 — Acquiring Land For Facilities.
Section 85.0146 — Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area; Citizens Advisory Council.
Section 85.015 — State Trails.
Section 85.0155 — Lake Superior Water Trail.
Section 85.0156 — Mississippi Whitewater Trail.
Section 85.016 — Bicycle Trail Program.
Section 85.017 — Trail Registry.
Section 85.018 — Trail Use; Vehicles Regulated, Restricted.
Section 85.019 — Local Recreation Grants.
Section 85.021 — Acquiring Land; Minnesota Valley Trail.
Section 85.04 — Enforcement Division Employees.
Section 85.045 — Adopt-a-park Program.
Section 85.0505 — Food And Beverage Service In State Parks.
Section 85.0506 — Lake Vermilion-soudan Underground Mine State Park; Hoists.
Section 85.052 — Uses Of State Parks; Fees.
Section 85.053 — State Park Permits.
Section 85.054 — State Park Permit Exemptions.
Section 85.055 — State Park Permit Fees.
Section 85.056 — State Parks And Trails Donation Account.
Section 85.06 — Schoolhouses In Certain State Parks.
Section 85.10 — [Alexander Ramsey State Park transferred to Redwood Falls, 1957 c 230]
Section 85.16 — [Oronoco Park conveyed to Olmsted County, 1965 c 810 s 9]
Section 85.20 — Violations Of Rules; Littering; Penalties.
Section 85.205 — Receptacles For Recycling.
Section 85.22 — State Parks Working Capital Account.
Section 85.23 — Cooperative Leases Of Agricultural Lands.
Section 85.32 — State Water Trails.
Section 85.33 — St. Croix Wild River Area; Limitations On Power Boating.
Section 85.34 — Fort Snelling Lease.
Section 85.41 — Cross-country-ski Passes.
Section 85.42 — User Fee; Validity.
Section 85.43 — Disposition Of Receipts; Purpose.
Section 85.44 — Cross-country-ski Trail Grant-in-aid Program.
Section 85.47 — Special-use Permits; Fees.
Section 85.51 — Planning; Coordination.
Section 85.52 — Grants; Priorities.
Section 85.53 — Parks And Trails Fund.
Section 85.535 — Parks And Trails Grant Program.
Section 85.536 — Greater Minnesota Regional Parks And Trails Commission.