HF2917 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Counties permitted to provide administrative penalties for certain violations of park ordinances.
Related bill: SF3075
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill is designed to give Minnesota counties the authority to impose administrative penalties for certain violations of park ordinances. This is intended to streamline enforcement and potentially offer a more efficient penalty system compared to misdemeanors.
Main Provisions
- Amendment of Statute: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 398.34, subdivision 3, to allow counties to establish a system of administrative penalties for park ordinance violations.
- Penalty Options: Counties can choose between treating a violation as a misdemeanor or as an administrative penalty.
- Consistency with Local Ordinances: The county ordinances will supplement, not override, city ordinances.
- Use of Fines: Any fines collected from violations will be directed to the county park fund.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces the option for counties to impose administrative penalties alongside or in place of misdemeanors for park ordinance violations, which previously could only be treated as misdemeanors. This change aims to offer counties more flexibility in handling violations and reduce the burden on the court system.
Relevant Terms
- Administrative penalties
- Misdemeanor
- Park ordinances
- County park fund
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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