The bill S.F. No. 1802 aims to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and use of certain lead fishing tackle in Minnesota. It proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes, chapters 97C and 325E.

Key Provisions:

1. Definitions:

   • A "jig" is defined as a weighted hook, but does not include fishing items such as fishing line, flies, lures, or spoons.
   • A "sinker" is a device designed to be attached to a fishing line to help it sink, excluding artificial lures, weighted lines, weighted flies, or jig heads.

2. Prohibition:

   • It will be illegal to use jigs or sinkers containing lead under the following conditions:
     • If the item weighs one ounce or less.
     • If the item is 2.5 inches or shorter in length.

The bill is intended to reduce environmental contamination and protect wildlife, particularly birds like loons that can ingest small lead tackle and suffer fatal poisoning.