MN HF945

Adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 97B.001 prohibiting persons from setting or placing traps or snares on private property without written or verbal permission from the owner, occupant, or lessee.

Exception allows a person to place traps or snares on property they own or occupy without obtaining permission.

Applies to private property that is not subject to a public access requirement.

Extends the permission requirement to traps or snares placed or staked in state waters when accessed from private property.