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) designating the unit's classification pursuant to section 86A.05; (3) directing and authorizing acquisition of the unit thus described; and (4) specifying the methods of acquisition and the types of interests in land that may be acquired.
Subd. 2. Acquisition. Upon authorization of a unit pursuant to subdivision 1, the managing agency shall as soon as possible acquire the lands, waters, or facilities as authorized.
Subd. 3. Authorization by designation. In any instance where a managing agency, or the commissioner of administration on behalf of the managing agency, is specifically empowered by law to acquire lands or waters or any interest in lands or waters for the purpose of establishing units of the outdoor recreation system a unit may be authorized upon (1) the acquisition of land and waters pursuant to the lawful exercise of the power to acquire and (2) the designation by the managing agency of the land and waters as a classified unit of the outdoor recreation system by written order published in the State Register. Designations are not subject to the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14, and section 14.386 does not apply.
1975 c 353 s 7; 2004 c 221 s 23
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 85 - 87A — Recreation
Chapter 86A — Outdoor Recreation System
Section 86A.04 — Composition Of System.
Section 86A.05 — Classification And Purposes.
Section 86A.055 — Prohibition On Sales Of Outdoor Recreation System Lands For Certain Purposes.
Section 86A.07 — Authorization And Acquisition Of Units.
Section 86A.08 — Authorization Of Secondary Units.
Section 86A.09 — Development And Establishment Of Units.
Section 86A.11 — Registry Of Units.
Section 86A.12 — Natural Resources Capital Improvement Program.
Section 86A.21 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 86A.22 — Authority Of Local Units Of Government.