Chapter 85 — Confirmation of Creation and Establishment of State Parks, State Recreation Areas, and Waysides

85.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.011 Confirmation of Creation and Establishment of State Parks, State Recreation Areas, and Waysides Confirms the creation of Minnesota's state parks, recreation areas, and waysides for public enjoyment. 85.0115 Notice of Additions and Deletions Requires public notice before adding or removing land from state park boundaries. 85.012 State Parks Lists all state parks in Minnesota and authorizes their boundaries and land acquisition. 85.013 State Recreation Areas and Waysides Lists all state recreation areas and waysides and sets rules for their management. 85.014 Prior Laws Not Altered; Revisor's Duties Directs the revisor of statutes to organize state park laws into a consistent format. 85.0145 Acquiring Land for Facilities Lets the DNR buy land near state parks for management facilities like maintenance buildings. 85.0146 Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area; Citizens Advisory Council Creates an advisory council for the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. 85.015 State Trails Authorizes state trails across Minnesota and sets rules for their acquisition and management. 85.0155 Lake Superior Water Trail Creates the Lake Superior Water Trail along the North Shore for kayaking and canoeing. 85.0156 Mississippi Whitewater Trail Creates the Mississippi Whitewater Trail for paddling on the Mississippi River. 85.016 Bicycle Trail Program Requires the DNR to develop a statewide bicycle trail program using state lands. 85.017 Trail Registry Requires the DNR to maintain a registry of skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and snowmobile trails. 85.018 Trail Use; Vehicles Regulated, Restricted Regulates vehicle use on state trails, including what types of vehicles are allowed. 85.019 Local Recreation Grants Authorizes grants to local governments for parks and recreation areas. 85.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.021 Acquiring Land; Minnesota Valley Trail Sets rules for acquiring land for the Minnesota Valley Trail, including buying full parcels. 85.03 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.04 Enforcement Division Employees Authorizes the DNR to hire enforcement division employees as peace officers in state parks. 85.041 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.045 Adopt-a-park Program Creates a volunteer adopt-a-park program for individuals and groups to help maintain state parks. 85.05 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.0505 Food and Beverage Service in State Parks Authorizes food and beverage service in certain state parks, including Itasca State Park. 85.0506 Lake Vermilion-soudan Underground Mine State Park; Hoists Exempts the Soudan Underground Mine hoist from standard elevator rules but requires federal mine safety standards. 85.0507 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.051 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.052 Uses of State Parks; Fees Authorizes the DNR to set fees for use of state parks, including camping and facility use. 85.053 State Park Permits Sets rules for state park vehicle permits, including their form and validity period. 85.054 State Park Permit Exemptions Lists exemptions from the state park vehicle permit requirement, including open house days. 85.055 State Park Permit Fees Sets the dollar amounts for state park vehicle permits, both annual and daily. 85.056 State Parks and Trails Donation Account Creates a donation account for voluntary contributions to support state parks and trails. 85.06 Schoolhouses in Certain State Parks Allows schoolhouses to be built in state parks that are at least 3,000 acres. 85.07 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 29. 85.071 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 21. 85.08 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 28. 85.081 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 31. 85.082 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 9. 85.083 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 22. 85.085 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 49. 85.09 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 43. 85.10 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.101 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 40. 85.102 This section has been renumbered or consolidated into other park provisions. 85.103 This section has been renumbered to section 85.10, subdivision 4. 85.11 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 17. 85.111 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 14. 85.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.122 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 42. 85.13 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 7. 85.14 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 23. 85.15 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 13. 85.16 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.161 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 33. 85.162 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 45. 85.163 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 32. 85.164 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 11. 85.165 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 47. 85.17 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 14. 85.171 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 15. 85.172 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 7. 85.173 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 20. 85.174 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 5. 85.175 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 15. 85.176 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 60. 85.177 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 27. 85.178 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 12. 85.179 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 55. 85.18 This section has been renumbered or consolidated into other park provisions. 85.181 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 51. 85.182 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 4. 85.183 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 6. 85.184 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 18. 85.185 This section has been renumbered or consolidated into other park provisions. 85.186 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 57. 85.1865 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.187 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.1871 This section has been renumbered or consolidated into other park provisions. 85.188 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.189 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.19 This section has been repealed and renumbered. 85.191 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 28. 85.192 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 24. 85.193 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 16. 85.194 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 8. 85.195 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 10. 85.196 This section has been renumbered to section 85.012, subdivision 20. 85.197 This section has been renumbered to section 85.013, subdivision 21. 85.198 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.20 Violations of Rules; Littering; Penalties Sets penalties for violating state park rules and littering in parks. 85.205 Receptacles for Recycling Requires the DNR to provide recycling bins in all state parks. 85.21 State Operation of Park, Monument, Recreation Area and Wayside Facilities; License Not Required Exempts the state from needing business licenses to operate park facilities. 85.22 State Parks Working Capital Account Creates a working capital account to fund state park operations and improvements. 85.23 Cooperative Leases of Agricultural Lands Allows cooperative farming leases on agricultural land within state parks. 85.26 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.27 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.28 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.29 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.30 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 85.31 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 85.32 State Water Trails Designates state water trails for canoeing, kayaking, and other paddling on Minnesota rivers. 85.33 St. Croix Wild River Area; Limitations on Power Boating Limits power boating in the St. Croix Wild River area to protect the natural environment. 85.34 Fort Snelling Lease Authorizes leasing of Fort Snelling upper bluff land for public and private uses. 85.40 Definitions Defines terms used in the cross-country ski pass and trail laws. 85.41 Cross-country-ski Passes Requires cross-country skiers to carry a valid ski pass on groomed state trails. 85.42 User Fee; Validity Sets the fees for annual, three-year, and daily cross-country ski passes. 85.43 Disposition of Receipts; Purpose Directs ski pass fees into a dedicated fund for maintaining cross-country ski trails. 85.44 Cross-country-ski Trail Grant-in-aid Program Creates a grant program for local governments to build and maintain cross-country ski trails. 85.45 Penalties Sets penalties for skiing on groomed trails without a valid cross-country ski pass. 85.46 Horse Pass Requires a horse pass for riding on designated state trails. 85.47 Special-use Permits; Fees Authorizes special-use permits and fees for events and activities in state parks and trails. 85.50 Definition Defines the central Minnesota regional parks and trails plan covering Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties. 85.51 Planning; Coordination Requires coordination among three counties for the central Minnesota regional parks and trails plan. 85.52 Grants; Priorities Lets the regional parks board administer grants for central Minnesota parks and trails. 85.53 Parks and Trails Fund Establishes the Parks and Trails Fund to support state and regional parks and trails. 85.535 Parks and Trails Grant Program Creates a grant program for parks and trails projects across the state. 85.536 Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission Creates the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to fund parks outside the metro area.