Minnesota Session Laws 2004 to 2025 Index (topics)

FISH AND FISHING

Aged persons, license exemption, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 24

Alewives, defined as protected wild animals, deleted, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 10

all-terrain vehicles, use, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 45

Angling

Hooks, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 48

Ice fishing, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 50

Licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 3, 9 to 11, 15

Lines and hooks, number, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 63

Private fish hatcheries, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 20

Seasons, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 70, 2024 c 90 art 2 s 31, 33, 2024 c 116 art 3 s 44

Trout and splake, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 75

Angling, ice fishing, state parks, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 31

angling, season, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 46, 51

Angling, seasons, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 67

Appropriations for, outdoor heritage projects, Minn. Law 2023 c 40 art 1 s 2

Appropriations, outdoor heritage projects, Minn. Law 2013 c 137 art 1 s 2, 2016 c 172 art 1 s 2, 2017 c 91 art 1 s 2, 2018 c 208 s 2, 2019 1Sp c 2 art 1 s 2, 2020 c 104 art 1 s 2, 2021 1Sp c 1 art 1 s 2

Aquaculture, see AQUACULTURE

Aquatic invasive species in ballast water, Minn. Law 2009 c 143 s 2

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 9

Aquatic management areas, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 1 s 9, 10

Capital improvement projects, Minn. Law 2010 c 189 s 7

Outdoor heritage fund projects, Minn. Law 2010 c 361 art 1 s 2

Archery, crossbow permits, certification for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 44

Armed forces members, discharged from active service, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 25

Artificial lights, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 48

Artificial lights, batteries for, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 56

Asian carp

Contracts, consulting with legislature, Minn. Law 2012 c 272 s 94

Deterrents, Minn. Law 2012 c 264 art 1 s 2

Introduction by fish transportation, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 89

Asian carp, replacement of term, Minn. Law 2014 c 289 s 48, 67

Asian carp, reporting, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 50

Bait, see BAIT

Live bait retailers, licenses, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 15, 29, 2004 c 255 s 51

Minnows, see MINNOWS

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 14

Bait dealers, invasive species training, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 54

Ballast water treatment testing, Minn. Law 2009 c 143 s 2

Boats and boating

Invasive aquatic plants on boats, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 5, 6

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, seasons, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 63

Bow fishing, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 50 to 2013 c 121 s 52, 2024 c 90 art 2 s 9, 18, 28

Artificial lights, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 56

Defined, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 10

Equipment, hours, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 57

Generally, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 62

Night bow fishing, opening or closing waters for, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 1 s 1

Rough fish, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 61

Bowfin, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Brook trout

Habitat restoration and enhancement, Minn. Law 2024 c 106 art 1 s 2

Winter season, deleted, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 44

brook trout, repeal, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 52

Brown trout, winter season, deleted, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 44

Buffalo, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Buffalo, netted, release, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 58

Bullheads

Defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Removal, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 2

Burbot, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 44, 45, 73

Canada, fish taken in, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 91

Carp

Asian carp deterrents, Minn. Law 2017 c 91 art 1 s 6

Common carp, Minn. Law 2017 c 96 s 2

Invasive bighead and silver carp, Minn. Law 2017 c 96 s 2

Invasive carp, deterents, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 2 art 1 s 17

Monitoring, appropriations, Minn. Law 2015 c 76 s 2

Carp, control, Minn. Law 2008 c 367 s 2

Carp, invasive carp, Minn. Law 2018 c 214 art 4 s 2

Carp, netted, release, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 58

Carpsucker, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Cast nets, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 5 s 28

Chemicals of emerging concern in fish, Minn. Law 2017 c 96 s 2

Children, angling licenses, youth, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 9

Children, contests without a permit, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 57

Cisco, as bait, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 61

Ciscoes and whitefish, netting, youth license exemption, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 23

Citizen oversight committees, Minn. Law 2014 c 286 art 8 s 11, 2014 c 290 s 15

Coldwater fish, outdoor heritage fund, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 6 art 1 s 2

Commercial fishing, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 10, 11, 20

Lake of the Woods, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 70

Licensees, invasive species training, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 55

Taking, infested waters, Minn. Law 2014 c 289 s 49

Commercial fishing, fish stocking, harvesting for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 13

Commercial fishing, Lake Superior

Lake trout expanded assessment harvest, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 54

Licenses, number, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 51

Rulemaking, amendments, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 83

Common carp

Defined as native rough fish, deleted, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Removal, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 2

Seasons, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 33

Conservation angling licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 60

Consumption advisories, languages, Minn. Law 2009 c 37 art 1 s 67

Contaminants assessment, Minn. Law 2017 c 91 art 2 s 6, 2019 1Sp c 2 art 2 s 6, 2021 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 5, 19, 2023 c 40 art 2 s 5

Contests

Best practices, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 53

Boat limits, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 50

Fees, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 51, 52

Live-release weigh-ins, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 55

Web-based permit applications, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 54, 69

Contests, fees, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 101, 2017 c 93 art 2 s 99

Contests, generally, Minn. Law 2021 1Sp c 6 art 2 s 71, 72

Contests, raffles associated with, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 58, 70

Contests, revisor's correction, Minn. Law 2020 c 83 art 1 s 14

Cormorant control study, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 77

Crayfish, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 25

Dark houses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 10, 61 to 65

Licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 85, 2007 c 131 art 1 s 24

Spearing, repeal, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 96

Deepwater lakes, coldwater fish populations, Minn. Law 2009 c 143 s 2

Definitions, Aquaculture Development Act, Minn. Law 2021 1Sp c 6 art 2 s 2 to 2021 1Sp c 6 art 2 s 7

Definitions, game and fish law, Minn. Law 2017 c 93 art 2 s 62, 64, 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 44, 45

Disabled anglers, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 22, 24

Diseases

Disease-free certifications, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 61, 62

Emergency fish diseases, prevention, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 59

Infested waters, Minn. Law 2011 c 107 s 21, 51

Diseases, emergency fish diseases, Minn. Law 2021 1Sp c 6 art 2 s 4

Dogfish, bowfin, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Duplicate licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 25

Education and training, basic angling curriculum, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 113

Eggs

As bait, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 61

Barter, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 60

Eggs, game fish eggs as bait, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 46, 54

Emerging fish diseases, Minn. Law 2009 c 143 s 2

Endocrine disrupters, effects on fish (vetoed), Minn. Law 2009 c 143 s 2

Entry on land, prohibitions, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 35, 36

Environmental projects, Minn. Law 2016 c 186 s 2, 2017 c 96 s 2, 2022 c 94 s 2

Exchange of fish or wildlife resources, disease testing, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 12

Experimental waters, cooking near, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 59, 74

Experimental waters, designation, public meeting, notice required, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 41

Fish and wildlife management, appropriations, Minn. Law 2008 c 363 art 5 s 4

Fish bred for sale, defined as agricultural products, Minn. Law 2017 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 11

Fish buyers, licenses, repeal, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 96

Fish contaminant monitoring, Minn. Law 2024 c 106 art 2 s 5

Fish farms, see AQUACULTURE

fish hatcheries, Minn. Law 2005 c 20 art 1 s 7, 2014 c 294 art 1 s 7

License fees, Minn. Law 2008 c 363 art 5 s 13

Products, disease testing, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 12

Fish hatcheries and fishing infrastructure, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 3, 2024 c 116 art 1 s 8

Fish hatcheries, private, license fees, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 36

Fish hatchery improvements, Minn. Law 2006 c 258 s 7

fish hatchery products, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 43

Fish health inspections, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 3 to 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 6, 8

Fish houses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 10, 61 to 65

Civil penalties, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 49

Fillets of fish in, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 86

License fees, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 94, 95

Licenses, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 85, 102, 2007 c 131 art 1 s 24

Spearing, repeal, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 96

Fish kills

Interagency response protocol, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 83

Reports, procedures, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 82

Requirements for, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 2

Revision recommendation report, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 101

Fish management areas, Minn. Law 2004 c 262 art 2 s 4

Fish packers, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 69, 74, 2024 c 90 art 2 s 15

Fish preserves, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 20

Fish sales

Disease control, rulemaking authority, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 15

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 8

Fish stocking

Commercial fishing, holding facility requirement, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 13

Harvested animals, examining for invasive species, Minn. Law 2011 c 107 s 22

State contracts, barter agreements, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 2, 9

Walleye stamps, revenue, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 21

Fish vendors, collateral sanctions, repealed, Minn. Law 2024 c 123 art 4 s 22

Fisheries acquisition and improvement, Minn. Law 2006 c 258 s 7

Fisheries habitat, Minn. Law 2024 c 106 art 1 s 2

Fishing and environmental education, Hmong communities, Minn. Law 2010 c 362 s 2

Fishing contests

Contests requiring permits, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 56

Contests without a permit, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 57, 70

Infested waters, decontamination of boats, Minn. Law 2011 c 107 s 51

Fishing contests, restrictions, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 43 to 2006 c 281 art 2 s 46

Fishing guides

One-day angling licenses, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 35

Fishing in the Neighborhood program, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 3

Fishing piers, accessibility, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 2 s 2

Freshwater drum, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Frozen or dead fish used as bait, disease-free certification, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 61, 62

Game fish, barter, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 60

Gar, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Gizzard shad, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 5 s 4, 28, 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 24, 71

Goldeyes, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Habitat restoration and enhancement, Minn. Law 2023 c 40 art 1 s 2

Harpooning, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 30

Hatcheries, state fish hatcheries, water quality monitoring, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 43

Hogsucker, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Hunter and angler recruitment and retention, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 3, 11, 2017 c 93 art 1 s 3, 2019 1Sp c 4 art 1 s 3, 2021 1Sp c 6 art 1 s 3, 2023 c 60 art 1 s 3

Ice fishing

Angling in dark houses, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 50

Fish houses, dark houses and shelters, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 23

Nonresidents, repeal, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 58

Portable shelters, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 73, 74

Shelters, dates and times on ice, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 49

Spearing, open season, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 51, 55, 56

Ice fishing, Natural Resources Department authority, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 31

Ice fishing, spearing, season, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 69

Ice fishing, state parks, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 31

Ice fishing, structures, civil penalties, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 49

Ice houses, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 28

Ice safety, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 1 s 3, 2021 1Sp c 6 art 1 s 3

Immediate release, defined, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 20

Indian lands, adjustments to limits, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 54

Inedible parts, possession, transportation, or sale, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 36

Infested waters

Bait harvested from, diseases, Minn. Law 2011 c 107 s 21

Fishing contests, decontamination of boats, Minn. Law 2011 c 107 s 51

Invasive species, see under NONNATIVE SPECIES

Invasive species control, see NONNATIVE SPECIES

Invasive species infested waters, bait from, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 5 s 4

La Salle Lake State Recreation Area, permitted activities, Minn. Law 2012 c 272 s 86

lake of the Woods, nets, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 48

Lake Superior

Commercial fishing

Lake trout expanded assessment harvest, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 54

Licenses, number, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 51

Rulemaking, amendments, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 83

Netting, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 52

Special permits, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 53

Lake whitefish, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 52

Lead fishing tackle, restriction and education, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 33, 34

Lead tackle reduction program, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 2

Leech Lake fishery, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 90

length, measuring, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 44, 51

"Let's Go Fishing," grant to, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 5 art 5 s 16

Let's Go Fishing of Minnesota, Minn. Law 2014 c 312 art 12 s 6

Licenses, see FISHING LICENSES

Agents, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 32 to 2004 c 255 s 34, 37

Angling licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 3, 9 to 11, 15

armed forces members, preference, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 17

Conservation angling licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 60

Electronic bank card payments, convenience fees, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 4

Electronic licensing system, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 3, 23, 36, 49, 2012 c 277 art 2 s 28

electronic licensing system commission, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 103

Electronic sale, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 2

Exemptions, repeals, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 70

family season license, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 18

Fee refunds, conditions for, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 28

fees, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 102, 2008 c 368 art 2 s 4, 36

Amounts, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 10 to 2012 c 277 art 2 s 28

Exemptions, repeals, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 37

Revenue from, use, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 1

Fish houses, dark houses and shelters, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 23

Lifetime angling and spearing licenses, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 28

Lifetime angling licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 27, 29

Lifetime licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 15, 2009 c 176 art 2 s 26, 2012 c 277 art 2 s 10 to 2012 c 277 art 2 s 15

Lifetime licenses, fee refunds, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 61

Lifetime spearing licenses, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 27

Lifetime sporting licenses, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 28, 2014 c 290 s 29, 30

Lifetime sporting with spearing option licenses, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 30

Live bait retailers, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 15, 29, 2004 c 255 s 51

Miinnow dealers, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 31

One-day angling licenses, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 35

Period, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 24

Possession violations, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 22

Refunds, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 19

Shelters, license fees, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 34, 35, 59

Short-term licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 3

social Security numbers, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 101

Spearing licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 11

Sporting licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 40, 41, 2012 c 277 art 2 s 14, 21

Super sports licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 21

Suspended privileges, fishing with, misdemeanor, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 25

Suspension for failure to comply with court order, Minn. Law 2012 c 272 s 25

Turtle sellers' licenses, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 30

Validity when holder's status changes, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 4

Vendors, laws summaries for, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 11

Licenses, aquatic invasive species affirmations, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 4 s 26

Licenses, fish packers, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 42

Limits, Natural Resources Department authority, Minn. Law 2021 1Sp c 6 art 2 s 74

Limits, revisor's correction, Minn. Law 2020 c 83 art 1 s 15

Long Lake, fishing pier, Minn. Law 2014 c 290 s 68

madtoms, tadpole, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 6

Management, fish and wildlife plans, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 11, 12, 70

Management, special fish management registration, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 1 s 41, 47

Master angler program, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 71

Mercury and sulfur assessment, Minn. Law 2017 c 96 s 2

Mercury in fish, environmental projects, Minn. Law 2014 c 226 s 2

Minnesota River, fish data collection, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 2 s 2

Minnows, see MINNOWS, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 6

Dealers, Minn. Law 2004 c 255 s 31, 39 to 41

For feeding, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 77

Importation of live minnows, restrictions, repeal, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 91

Transportation, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 76

Misrepresentation, collateral sanctions, repealed, Minn. Law 2024 c 123 art 4 s 22

Mississippi River, native rough fish, taking, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 35

Mooneyes, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Muskellunge, size limits, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 66, 71

Native fish conservation and classification, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 3

Native rough fish

Defined, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Seasons, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 33

Nets and netting, cast nets, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 71

Nets and netting, commercial fish, Mississippi River, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 35

Netting, pound or trap nets, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 52

Nonindigenous species, definitions, Minn. Law 2016 c 189 art 3 s 7

Nonnative species, see NONNATIVE SPECIES

Nonresident fishing licenses, surcharge, Minn. Law 2007 c 57 art 1 s 93

nonresidents

Common carp, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 27

family season license, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 18

Harpooning, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 30

Native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 27

Spearing, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 27

youth, limits, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 16

Nonresidents, angling licenses, youth, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 9

Northern pike, experimental and special management waters, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 55

Open season, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 70, 2024 c 116 art 3 s 44

Outdoor heritage fund money, lands acquired with, Minn. Law 2012 c 264 art 1 s 10

Outdoor heritage fund projects, Minn. Law 2014 c 256 art 1 s 2

Outdoor heritage projects, Minn. Law 2022 c 77 art 1 s 2, 2024 c 106 art 1 s 2

Packing, fish packers, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 15

Portable shelters, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 73, 74

Possession, entering state from Canada, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 35

Private fish hatcheries, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 77, 78

Fishing prohibitions, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 20

Game fish, brood stock, purchase, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 5

Native rough fish, brood stock, purchase, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 5

Violations and penalties, collateral sanctions, repealed, Minn. Law 2024 c 123 art 4 s 22

Promotion, Natural Resources Department duties, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 1 s 1

Public waters, restrictions, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 22

Quillback, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Rainbow smelt, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 62

Rainbow smelt, as bait, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 61

rainy Lake, nets, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 48

Redhorse, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

registration of fish, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 104

Registration, special fish management, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 1 s 47

Replacement licenses, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 26

Restrictions, specific bodies of water, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 47

Rough fish, see ROUGH FISH

Rough fish, bow fishing, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 61

Sales, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 72

Sales, common carp, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 32

salmon, stamps, revenue, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 97

Sauger, labeling, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 69

scientific and natural areas, Minn. Law 2005 c 161 s 2

Seasons

Angling, species, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 44

Natural Resources Department, authority, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 31

Seasons, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 63

Seasons, spearing, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 69

Sheepshead, defined as native rough fish, deleted, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Shelters, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 10, 63 to 65

Shelters, licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 34, 35, 59

Shiner production, Minn. Law 2021 1Sp c 6 art 5 s 2

Shipping fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 16

Silver carp, environment projects, Minn. Law 2014 c 226 s 2

Southeast Asian Minnesotans, outreach, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 108

Spawning beds or fish preserves, restrictions, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 42

Spawning habitat restoration, Minn. Law 2017 c 96 s 2

Spearing, Minn. Law 2015 1Sp c 4 art 5 s 30, 34

Ciscoes, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 67

Common carp, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 26, 27

Dark house, spearing from, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 33

Hours, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 48

Licenses, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 32, 33, 37

Lifetime licenses, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 26 to 2009 c 176 art 2 s 30

Native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 26, 27

Natural Resources Department, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 31

Nonresidents, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 60, 2024 c 90 art 2 s 27

Restrictions, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 64

Restrictions on specific waters, removal, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 57

Rough fish, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 49, 56

Season, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 4 s 69

Seasons, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 47

Species, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 26

Suckers, Minn. Law 2013 c 121 s 49

Spearing, fish or dark houses, repeal, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 96

Spearing, season, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 66

Special fish management registration, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 1 s 41

special fish management tags, Minn. Law 2005 1Sp c 1 art 2 s 104, 114, 115, 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 58

Special fish management tags, species requiring, Minn. Law 2006 c 281 art 2 s 34

Special management waters, cooking near, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 59, 74

Special management waters, designation, public meeting, notice required, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 42

Stamps, Minn. Law 2012 c 277 art 2 s 32

Collecting, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 11

Validations, Minn. Law 2008 c 368 art 2 s 36

Stamps, electronic issuance, fees for, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 26

State fish hatcheries, water quality monitoring, Minn. Law 2024 c 116 art 3 s 43

State parks, shore fishing, license exemption, Minn. Law 2009 c 176 art 2 s 22

Stocking

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia control, Minn. Law 2008 c 307 s 7, 13

Stocking, white bass, crappies, Minn. Law 2023 c 60 art 1 s 3

stonecats, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 6

Sucker, defined as native rough fish, Minn. Law 2024 c 90 art 2 s 11

Sucker eggs, taking, Minn. Law 2011 1Sp c 2 art 5 s 10

Summary of laws, distribution, Minn. Law 2019 1Sp c 4 art 3 s 46

Suspended privileges, fishing with, misdemeanor, Minn. Law 2007 c 131 art 1 s 25

Tackle, lead, Minn. Law 2004 c 215 s 33, 34

tadpole madtoms, Minn. Law 2005 c 146 s 6

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Minnesota Session Laws 2004 to 2025 Index (topics)

FISH AND FISHING