Minnesota SF1715 modifies the definition of public waters and eliminates appropriation for updating the public waters inventory.

Minnesota SF1715 amends the definition of "public waters" to include water basins assigned a shoreland management classification, waters determined to be public or navigable by a court, meandered lakes, water basins designated for specific purposes, depleted quarries, sand and gravel pits, and bodies of water created or eliminated under a permit. It also removes the appropriation for updating the public waters inventory and requires the commissioner to maintain a public waters inventory map of each county. The bill is effective July 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF1715 modifies the definition of public waters and eliminates appropriation for updating the public waters inventory.

Minnesota SF1715 amends the definition of "public waters" to include water basins assigned a shoreland management classification, waters determined to be public or navigable by a court, meandered lakes, water basins designated for specific purposes, depleted quarries, sand and gravel pits, and bodies of water created or eliminated under a permit. It also removes the appropriation for updating the public waters inventory and requires the commissioner to maintain a public waters inventory map of each county. The bill is effective July 1, 2025.