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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Interference with taking wild animals prohibited. A person who has the intent to prevent or disrupt another person from taking or preparing to take a wild animal or enjoyment of the out-of-doors must not disturb or interfere with that person if that person is lawfully taking or preparing to take a wild animal. “Preparing to take a wild animal” includes travel, camping, and other acts that occur on land or water where the affected person has the right or privilege to take lawfully a wild animal.
Subd. 2. Disturbing wild animals prohibited.A person who has the intent to prevent or disrupt a person from lawfully taking the animals may not disturb or engage in an activity that will tend to disturb wild animals.
Subd. 3. Prohibition on public lands or without landowner permission.A person who has intent to violate subdivision 1 or 2 may not enter or remain on public lands, or on private lands without permission of the owner.
Subd. 4. Peace officer order; penalty.A person must obey the order of a peace officer to stop the harassing conduct that violates this section if the officer observes the conduct. For purposes of this subdivision, “harassing conduct” does not include a landowner's or lessee's action to enforce the Trespass Law. Violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Game and Fish (Ch. 97-102) § 97A.037. Hunter, trapper, and angler harassment prohibited - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/game-and-fish-ch-97-102/mn-st-sect-97a-037/
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