Minnesota Foraging Act authorizes noncommercial foraging on state lands, mandates rulemaking, and requires reports and studies.

The Minnesota Foraging Act recognizes noncommercial foraging on state lands as a legitimate recreational and cultural activity. It authorizes foraging for personal use, including for ceremonial, cultural, or medicinal purposes, and gifting or sharing with family and friends. The commissioner of natural resources is tasked with developing best management practices and public education resources, collaborating with the University of Minnesota Extension and consulting with various stakeholders.

Minnesota Foraging Act authorizes noncommercial foraging on state lands, mandates rulemaking, and requires reports and studies.

The Minnesota Foraging Act recognizes noncommercial foraging on state lands as a legitimate recreational and cultural activity. It authorizes foraging for personal use, including for ceremonial, cultural, or medicinal purposes, and gifting or sharing with family and friends. The commissioner of natural resources is tasked with developing best management practices and public education resources, collaborating with the University of Minnesota Extension and consulting with various stakeholders.