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MN HF1149
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Christensen
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "peace officer" under Minnesota's DWI law to include state conservation officers for violations involving off-road recreational vehicles or motorboats
- State conservation officers gain authority to enforce DWI violations under section 169A (DWI statute) when occurring in or on off-road recreational vehicles or motorboats
- Conservation officers also gain authority to enforce violations of sections 97B.065 and 97B.066 (wildlife-related statutes)
- Effective date is August 1, 2020, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169A.03, subdivision 18
Legislative Description
Conservation officer authority expanded under DWI law.
Last Action
Second reading
3/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance & Policy2/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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