New MN boating law

[alg]

The new law requires anyone who transport watercraft to complete an aquatic invasive species training course. After completion, you must display a decal on your trailer-----by July 1, 2015. An online training course will be available beginning Jan 1,2015. A paper home-study training packet will also be available. Online training will cost $5, paper course $11, additional decals for other trailers $2 each. Applies to all watercraft and water related equipment. Including non-residents.

[ClownColor]

This is new...wonder what the deal is? A little invasives never killed anything...

[fishnowworknever]

2015 you can only receive a warning, no issued tickets are allowed. So don't go through the training if you're against this crapola.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=86B.13

Subd. 4.Aquatic invasive species trailer decal display required.

(a) A person may not transport watercraft or water-related equipment, as defined under section 84D.01, subdivision 18a, with a trailer unless the person has an aquatic invasive species trailer decal issued under this section. Temporary authorizations valid for seven days can be requested by persons that have not completed the required course of instruction.

( Aquatic invasive species trailer decals are valid for three years.

© The aquatic invasive species trailer decal must be adhered to the side of the trailer frame tongue near the hitch in a manner that it is readily visible and does not interfere with the display of any registration requirements under section 169.79.

(d) Aquatic invasive species trailer decals are not transferable.

(e) Violation of this section shall not result in a penalty, but is punishable only by a warning.

[Finns]

Here

[ClownColor]

fyi...I'm gonna take the course and order 100 extra trailer decals. Keep an eye on Clist for a chance to buy one for $4!

[38bill]

Here is the DNR web site for more info. This law even applies to out of state boats traveling through MN.

http://trailers.mndnr.gov/

[Ufatz]

Okay. The time has come. My 1750 Crestliner Fishawk w/115 Yammie will be on the market in May.

That's it.

[Alagnak]

What an effing waste of time and money for all involved. It just keeps getting more and more ridiculous.

[Stringerless!]

Let me know when you are ready to storm the capitol with pitchforks,shovels,pick handles and torches. I am in. But we need to spend millions to pump water from the river,or some other body of water into White Bear ????

[harvey lee]

Just another way to collect a fee. Probably won't work Clown as I am sure there will b a number on the decal listed back to the named owner. State wants all they can get.

if it goes like the last joke of a decal, I had it on the boat and then they said forget it, think mine is still on the seat pedestal..

[nllumberco]

How about a decal that says "I know how to back a trailer up"...

[harvey lee]

They want, "I am weed free".

[jigginjim]

If the these turkeys elected into the state capital, want to rise money increase fees on boats over 23ft. pontoons are in a different group. If it boats has berth and toilet and another $75. bring back new ranger of shelter tags, $5. for canvas sided shelters including those left on lake over night. $12.50 for others, wheeled houses $40.00 (ie ice lodge) if the guys can afford $9,000.00 trailer house the $40.00 should not be a big deal.

Also all shelter money can not be added to the general fund for the state. Only used for improving lake accesses, and stocking programs.

[mwal]

My last last sticker is still on rod box lid. Lol

[Pat K]

From what I've read the state doesn't even get any money out of it. A third party is running the program and collecting the fee.

[harvey lee]

If the these turkeys elected into the state capital, want to rise money increase fees on boats over 23ft. pontoons are in a different group. If it boats has berth and toilet and another $75. bring back new ranger of shelter tags, $5. for canvas sided shelters including those left on lake over night. $12.50 for others, wheeled houses $40.00 (ie ice lodge) if the guys can afford $9,000.00 trailer house the $40.00 should not be a big deal.

Also all shelter money can not be added to the general fund for the state. Only used for improving lake accesses, and stocking programs.

NO the $40 is no big deal right after they nail you about $600 in sales tax when you buy it. Maybe add $100 as long as we are at it.

[BobT]

One bright spot with all the stickers. By the time their done with us, we won't need to ever paint our trailers or boats.

[Down Deep]

Okay. The time has come. My 1750 Crestliner Fishawk w/115 Yammie will be on the market in May.

That's it.

I bid $100.

[ozzie]

$101