Minnesota SF1802 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of lead fishing tackle weighing one ounce or less or measuring 2-1/2 inches or less.

Minnesota SF1802 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of lead fishing tackle, specifically sinkers and jigs, that weigh one ounce or less or measure 2-1/2 inches or less. The bill defines "jig" as a weighted hook excluding lead fishing-related items like fishing line, flies, lures, or spoons, and "sinker" as a device designed to sink a fishing line, excluding artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies, or jig heads. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2027.

Minnesota SF1802 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of lead fishing tackle weighing one ounce or less or measuring 2-1/2 inches or less.

Minnesota SF1802 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and use of lead fishing tackle, specifically sinkers and jigs, that weigh one ounce or less or measure 2-1/2 inches or less. The bill defines "jig" as a weighted hook excluding lead fishing-related items like fishing line, flies, lures, or spoons, and "sinker" as a device designed to sink a fishing line, excluding artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies, or jig heads. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2027.