new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "state forest traditional
area" or "traditional area" means the portion of a state forest dedicated to traditional uses,
including but not limited to logging, hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, biking,
canoeing, and berry picking.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Designation. new text end

new text begin By December 31, 2008, the commissioner must designate at
least 50 percent of each state forest identified in section 89.021 as a state forest traditional
area. Tax-forfeited lands within traditional areas shall be managed by the commissioner.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Vehicle restrictions. new text end

new text begin Within a state forest traditional area:
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new text begin (1) no all-terrain vehicles are allowed on state forest roads;
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new text begin (2) no off-highway vehicle trails are allowed; and
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new text begin (3) no hunting or trapping using an off-highway vehicle is allowed.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Classification. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall designate traditional areas in each
state forest, whether classified as limited, closed, or managed.
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