SF3370

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to introduce a new outdoor recreation license plate endorsement for vehicles that will allow them access to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. This initiative seeks to streamline the process for park entry by integrating access permissions into the vehicle licensing system.

Main Provisions

• Outdoor Recreation Endorsement: The bill establishes that an outdoor recreation endorsement, in the form of a sticker on a vehicle's license plate, will serve as an access permit for state parks, recreation areas, and large state waysides.
• License Plate Fees: The bill outlines the integration of these endorsements with the existing vehicle registration and license plate system, including related fee structures.
• Public Information and Exemptions: The bill provisions for the dissemination of information regarding the new endorsements and specifies any vehicle exemptions.
• Appropriation of Funds: There are appropriations specified in the bill to support the implementation of the new system.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends existing statutes to include the requirement for either a state park permit or the new outdoor recreation endorsement for vehicle entry into state parks and large waysides. It modifies various sections of Minnesota statues to accommodate and regulate the use of this endorsement.
• Changes include how permits need to be displayed on the vehicle, allowing the usage of a sticker on the license plate as an alternative to windshield permits.

Relevant Terms

outdoor recreation license plate endorsement, state park permit, state parks and trails plate, vehicle access, license plate fees, state recreation areas, state wayside, public information on endorsements, legislative appropriations, Minnesota statutes amendments.