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SF3748 • 2026
Prohibit operation of watercraft in a manner that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds
Prohibit operation of watercraft in a manner that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-23
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Prohibit operation of watercraft in a manner that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to natural resources; prohibiting operation of watercraft in a manner that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.311, subdivision 4. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.311, subdivision 4, is amended to read: Subd. 4. deleted text begin Swimming or bathing areas deleted text end new text begin Unauthorized operation new text end . new text begin (a) new text end A person may not operate a watercraft within a water area that has been marked off or set aside as a swimming or bathing area as prescribed by the commissioner's rules. new text begin (b) A person may not operate a watercraft: new text end new text begin (1) in or through an uncultivated wild rice bed unless the watercraft is propelled by hand, such as a skiff or canoe; or new text end new text begin (2) at greater than slow-no-wake speed within 150 feet of an uncultivated wild rice bed. new text end