Minnesota bill SF1245 requires the commissioner of natural resources to consider decommissioning off-highway vehicle trails under certain conditions.

Minnesota bill SF1245 mandates the commissioner of natural resources to consider decommissioning a road or trail designated for off-highway vehicle use if presented with material evidence of significant environmental effects. The bill also restricts off-highway vehicle use on certain state and county-administered forest lands, mandates an environmental assessment worksheet for trail construction or expansion, and includes provisions for seasonal restrictions and rulemaking exemptions. The bill repeals previous laws and rules related to off-highway vehicle use on forest lands.

Minnesota bill SF1245 requires the commissioner of natural resources to consider decommissioning off-highway vehicle trails under certain conditions.

Minnesota bill SF1245 mandates the commissioner of natural resources to consider decommissioning a road or trail designated for off-highway vehicle use if presented with material evidence of significant environmental effects. The bill also restricts off-highway vehicle use on certain state and county-administered forest lands, mandates an environmental assessment worksheet for trail construction or expansion, and includes provisions for seasonal restrictions and rulemaking exemptions. The bill repeals previous laws and rules related to off-highway vehicle use on forest lands.