Chapter 86B — Water Use Policy

86B.001 Water Use Policy States Minnesota's policy to promote safe, full use and enjoyment of the state's waters by everyone. 86B.005 Definitions Defines key terms used in the water safety chapter, including watercraft, motorboat, and personal watercraft. 86B.101 This section has been repealed. 86B.105 Sheriff's Safety Program County sheriffs must run water safety programs including search and rescue, patrol, and accident investigation. 86B.106 Barring Vehicles From Unsafe Ice Allows authorities to bar vehicles from driving onto unsafe ice on state waters. 86B.1065 County Sheriff Costs for Unsafe Ice Search and Rescue Sets rules for county sheriffs to recover costs for search and rescue on unsafe ice. 86B.107 Removing Submerged Vehicles From State Waters Sets rules for removing vehicles that have fallen through ice or are submerged in state waters. 86B.109 Abandoned Watercraft Gives peace officers the power to tag and remove abandoned watercraft from public waters and accesses. 86B.111 Navigation Markers and Buoys Sets rules for placing navigation markers and buoys on Minnesota waters. 86B.115 Using Docks and Structures for Advertising Prohibits using docks and water structures for advertising purposes. 86B.121 Races, Competitions, and Exhibitions Sets rules for boat races, competitions, and exhibitions on Minnesota waters. 86B.125 Leased Watercraft Sets rules for businesses that lease or rent watercraft. 86B.13 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Creates a statewide program to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through boating. 86B.201 State Law and Local Ordinance Authority Defines how state water safety laws interact with local government ordinances. 86B.205 Water Surface Use Ordinance Allows local governments to adopt water surface use ordinances for lakes and rivers in their area. 86B.211 Water Safety Rules Authorizes the DNR commissioner to adopt water safety rules. 86B.30 Definitions Defines terms used in the boating while impaired sections of this chapter. 86B.301 Watercraft Licenses Required Requires a valid watercraft license to operate a boat on Minnesota waters. 86B.302 Watercraft Operator's Permit People 12 and older can get a watercraft operator's permit by completing a safety course and test. 86B.303 Operating Personal Watercraft and Other Motorboats Sets age and permit requirements for operating personal watercraft and motorboats. 86B.304 Watercraft Safety Program Creates a watercraft safety education program with courses approved by the DNR commissioner. 86B.305 This section has been repealed. 86B.306 Motorboat Rental Businesses Sets requirements for businesses that rent motorboats to the public. 86B.311 General Rules for Operation Sets general rules for safe boat operation, banning careless, reckless, and dangerous boating. 86B.313 Personal Watercraft; Regulations Sets special rules for personal watercraft (jet skis), including life jacket and operating hour requirements. 86B.315 Towing Person on Water Skis or Other Device Sets rules for towing water skiers and people on other devices behind boats. 86B.321 Noise Limits Sets noise limits for watercraft on Minnesota waters. 86B.325 Discharge From Marine Toilets Prohibited Bans discharging sewage from marine toilets into Minnesota waters. 86B.33 Operating While Impaired Makes it illegal to operate a motorboat while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances. 86B.331 This section has been repealed or has no current substantive content. 86B.335 Coroner Reports Requires coroners to report drowning deaths and watercraft accident fatalities to the DNR. 86B.337 This section has been repealed. 86B.341 Duties and Liabilities at Accident or Incident Requires boat operators to stop at accident scenes, help injured people, and report the incident. 86B.401 Watercraft Licenses Describes how to apply for a watercraft license and what information the application must include. 86B.405 Dealer's License Creates dealer licenses for businesses that sell watercraft. 86B.411 Government Watercraft Licenses Sets rules for licensing government-owned watercraft used for official purposes. 86B.415 License Fees Sets the fees for watercraft licenses based on the type and size of the watercraft. 86B.421 Licensing by Political Subdivisions Allows cities and counties to license watercraft within their jurisdictions. 86B.501 Personal Flotation and Lifesaving Devices Requires boats to carry personal flotation devices (life jackets) for everyone on board. 86B.505 Watercraft Capacity Plates Requires certain boats to have capacity plates showing maximum weight and passenger limits. 86B.508 This section has been repealed. 86B.511 Lights Sets requirements for navigation lights on watercraft operating at night. 86B.515 Sirens and Sound-producing Devices Sets rules for sirens and sound-producing devices on watercraft. 86B.521 Motorboat Noise Control Sets noise control standards for motorboat engines and exhaust systems. 86B.525 Device for Arresting Backfire Requires motorboats with gas engines to have backfire arresters on carburetors. 86B.531 Fire Extinguishers and Fuel Area Ventilation Requires certain boats to carry fire extinguishers and have proper fuel area ventilation. 86B.532 Carbon Monoxide Detection; System Requirements Requires carbon monoxide detectors on certain watercraft with enclosed sleeping areas. 86B.535 Marine Toilets Sets standards for marine toilet systems on watercraft in Minnesota waters. 86B.601 Scuba Diving Sets safety rules for scuba diving in Minnesota waters. 86B.701 Funding County Water Safety Provides funding for county water safety programs from state water recreation accounts. 86B.705 Allocating Water Recreation Account, Fines, and Forfeited Bail Money Directs how fines and forfeited bail from water safety violations are divided among funds. 86B.706 Water Recreation Account; Receipts and Purpose Creates the water recreation account and describes what the money can be used for. 86B.801 Enforcement Authority Gives conservation officers and other peace officers authority to enforce water safety laws. 86B.805 Enforcement Watercraft Sets rules for patrol boats used by law enforcement on Minnesota waters. 86B.811 Criminal Penalties Lists criminal penalties for violating water safety laws in this chapter. 86B.815 Violation as Evidence in Civil Action A violation of water safety laws can be used as evidence of negligence in a civil lawsuit. 86B.820 Definitions Defines terms used in the watercraft certificate of title sections. 86B.825 Certificate of Title Required Most watercraft kept in Minnesota for more than 90 days must have a certificate of title. 86B.830 Applying for and Issuing Certificate of Title Describes how to apply for and receive a watercraft certificate of title. 86B.835 Dealer Acquisition and Transfer Sets rules for how watercraft dealers handle title transfers when buying and selling boats. 86B.840 Transfer by Owner Sets rules for how boat owners transfer title when selling a watercraft. 86B.841 Transfer-on-death Title to Watercraft Allows boat owners to set up transfer-on-death titles so watercraft pass to a named person when they die. 86B.845 Temporary Watercraft Use Permits Creates temporary permits for using watercraft while waiting for permanent title paperwork. 86B.850 Duplicate Certificate Allows boat owners to get a duplicate certificate of title if the original is lost or damaged. 86B.855 Suspending or Revoking Certificate Allows the commissioner to suspend or revoke a watercraft certificate of title for cause. 86B.860 Responsibilities of Commissioner Lists the DNR commissioner's responsibilities for managing the watercraft titling system. 86B.865 Penalties Sets penalties for violating watercraft titling and certificate of title laws. 86B.870 Title Fees Sets the fees for watercraft titles, duplicate titles, and related services. 86B.875 Inapplicable Liens and Security Interests Identifies which types of liens and security interests do not apply to titled watercraft. 86B.880 Security Interests Sets rules for creating and recording security interests (like loans) on titled watercraft. 86B.885 Owner-created Security Interest Describes how a boat owner creates a security interest for a lender on the watercraft title. 86B.890 Licensed Watercraft Previously Perfected Addresses how existing security interests on previously licensed watercraft transition to the title system. 86B.895 Satisfaction of Security Interest Sets rules for clearing a security interest from a watercraft title after the loan is paid off. 86B.900 Disclosing Security Agreement Requires disclosure of security agreements when a titled watercraft is sold. 86B.905 Effect of Suspension or Revocation on Security Interest Explains what happens to a lender's security interest if a watercraft title is suspended or revoked. 86B.910 Undisclosed Security Interests Addresses what happens when a security interest on a watercraft was not properly disclosed. 86B.915 Liens Attaching to Watercraft Sets rules for mechanic's liens and other liens that attach to watercraft. 86B.920 Stolen Watercraft Sets rules for handling stolen watercraft, including title searches and owner notification.