MN SF3167

Commissioner of Natural Resources may appoint attorneys or outside counsel to represent the state in quiet title, title registration actions, and road vacation proceedings affecting lands administered by the commissioner.

Forest officers and all individuals employed as wildland firefighters are exempt from the requirements of chapter 299N regarding training and licensing.

Department of Natural Resources attorneys licensed to practice law in Minnesota may represent the commissioner in fire violation proceedings that are removed from conciliation court to district court.

Firewood violations on commissioner-administered land are subject to confiscation and a $100 penalty, with firewood dealers assessed a $100 penalty for each sale of unapproved firewood intended for use on such lands.

Commissioner must approve firewood for possession on lands administered by the department through written order published in the State Register, without following standard rulemaking procedures.