2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103G.205 — Effect of Public Waters Designation
Plain-Language Summary
Calling a body of water 'public waters' does not give the public extra access rights or take away landowner rights.
103G.205 EFFECT OF PUBLIC WATERS DESIGNATION.
The designation of waters of this state as public waters does not:
(1) grant the public additional or greater right of access to the waters;
(2) diminish the right of ownership or usage of the beds underlying the designated public waters;
(3) affect state law forbidding trespass on private lands; and
(4) require the commissioner to acquire access to the designated public waters under section 97A.141.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 7 s 14
Practical Notes
Public waters designation does not affect private land ownership or trespass laws.