Rule amendments on boat storage structures in public waters requirement
This bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to update state rules regarding boat storage structures in public waters. The amendment expands the definition of a watercraft canopy to include both fabric and metal-covered roofs, and allows certain structures with these types of roofs to be placed on public waters without requiring a permit. The changes directly affect property owners and users who wish to install boat storage structures on public waterways, simplifying the permitting process for structures that meet the updated roof specifications.
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in committee
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2026
Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steve Green
RRepublican
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