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HF 522

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to environment; prohibiting glass containers on public beaches and
watercraft; requiring proper disposal of waste carried on waters of the state;
providing penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 86B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [86B.312] GLASS PROHIBITION AND WASTE DISPOSAL;
BEACHES AND PUBLIC WATERS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Glass prohibited. new text end

new text begin A person may not carry, possess, or use a glass
container on a public beach or aboard an inner tube, kayak, canoe, or other watercraft on
the waters of the state, except under one of the following conditions:
new text end

new text begin (1) the watercraft has been issued a valid operating permit to carry passengers for
hire by the commissioner of labor and industry;
new text end

new text begin (2) the glass container contains a medicinal substance that is part of a first-aid kit or
that is prescribed by a licensed physician; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a person is removing a glass container previously discarded by others and found
in the waters of the state.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Proper waste disposal required. new text end

new text begin A person who is using an inner tube or
operating a kayak, canoe, or other watercraft and who is transporting food or beverages
must transport all refuse and waste to a place where it can be disposed of safely and
lawfully.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Violations. new text end

new text begin A violation of subdivision 1 or 2 is a misdemeanor and
is punishable by a civil penalty not exceeding $20. Each violation may be treated as
a separate offense.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end