86A.20 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For the purposes of sections 86A.20 to 86A.24, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources. Subd. 3. Mooring facility. “Mooring facility” means one or more anchorage or boat slips provided for the safe and convenient docking […]
86A.21 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER. (a) The commissioner may: (1) acquire, construct, and maintain small craft harbors, channels, and facilities for recreational watercraft in the navigable waters lying within the locations identified in Laws 1993, chapter 333, section 1; (2) acquire by purchase, lease, gift, or condemnation the lands, rights-of-way, easements, and other interests […]
86A.22 AUTHORITY OF LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. Counties, towns, and home rule charter and statutory cities of this state abutting on Lake Superior or inland waterways connected with Lake Superior for navigation and shelter of recreational watercraft are authorized by majority vote of their respective governing bodies to enter into contracts and agreements with the […]
86A.23 OPEN FACILITIES; LIABILITY EXEMPTION. Facilities in harbors and connecting waterways established under sections 86A.20 to 86A.24 shall be public and open to all users on equal and reasonable terms. Users shall have no cause of action against owners of land adjacent to small craft harbors and mooring facilities for damage as a result of […]
86A.24 FINANCING HARBORS AND FACILITIES. The commissioner may take actions necessary to: (1) provide the finances required of nonfederal sponsors as a condition for United States participation in any project in which the commissioner is empowered to participate; (2) enter into agreements with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to provide the funds and […]
