Obstruction of a public road that ends at a lake or stream prohibited, and criminal penalties provided.
HF 2857 prohibits obstructing public roads that end at lakes, streams, or other water bodies in Minnesota. It specifically bans installing boat hoists, mooring boats overnight without permission, or blocking access to water without a recorded deed or easement. Violations are classified as misdemeanors, with each day of continued violation counting as a separate offense. The bill directly affects property owners and users of roads terminating at water access points.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 26, 2025
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Lucy Rehm
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