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HF 1362

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 game and fish; providing for early season for spearing and netting
sucker; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97C.371, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 97C.371, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Sucker season. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the
commissioner may allow spearing and dip netting of sucker before May 1 when weather
conditions warrant it and the earlier season would not interfere with spawning of other
fish. The commissioner must post notice of the earlier spring opening by both print
and electronic means. Regional fisheries chiefs in any of the department's regions
may recommend the earlier spring opening for sucker spearing and dip netting to the
commissioner.
 new text end