1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; modifying water appropriation permit provisions;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103G.271, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103G.271, is amended by adding a 
1.6 	subdivision to read:
1.7 		Subd. 8.Snowmaking permits. The commissioner may not impose conditions 
1.8 	or restrictions on permits issued under this section for making snow from October 1 
1.9 	to March 30 unless:
1.10 	(1) the conditions or restrictions are specifically authorized under this chapter or 
1.11 	other statutory authority of the commissioner; or
1.12 	(2) the criteria for imposing the conditions or restrictions are adopted through the 
1.13 	rulemaking process under chapter 14.