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MN SF2545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Matt Klein

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hunters from using or possessing lead ammunition when hunting with firearms in Minnesota.
  • Imposes civil penalties of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 to $5,000 for each subsequent offense.
  • Requires the commissioner of natural resources to notify hunters of the lead ammunition prohibition requirement.
  • Establishes a nontoxic ammunition voucher program to provide hunters with free or reduced-cost nontoxic ammunition vouchers, with commissioner reporting to legislature by January 15 annually.
  • Establishes a buy-back and exchange program allowing hunters to exchange lead ammunition for nontoxic ammunition, with peace officers and government employees exempted from the prohibition.

Legislative Description

Nontoxic ammunition use while hunting requirement and appropriation

Last Action

Author added Marty

4/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance5/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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