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MN HF2556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hunters from using or possessing lead ammunition when hunting with firearms in Minnesota.
  • Establishes civil penalties of $500 for first offense and $1,000 to $5,000 for subsequent offenses for violations.
  • Requires the commissioner of natural resources to notify hunters of the lead ammunition prohibition requirement.
  • Directs the commissioner to establish a nontoxic ammunition voucher program providing hunters with free or reduced-cost ammunition vouchers, with funding from local, federal, and private sources where available.
  • Directs the commissioner to establish a buy-back and exchange program allowing hunters to trade lead ammunition for nontoxic ammunition, subject to available funding and exempts peace officers and other government officials performing duties required by law.

Legislative Description

Nontoxic ammunition use required, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Vang

3/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy4/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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