Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial relief to disabled veterans by exempting them from paying certain fees associated with owning and registering watercraft in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Exemption from Fees: Disabled veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability will not need to pay any fees to license, register, transfer, or duplicate a watercraft license.
• No Surcharge: These veterans are also exempt from any watercraft surcharges or registrar's fees usually required under Minnesota law.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This legislation introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 86B.415. It specifically amends the current law to create an exemption for disabled veterans, who are defined as those with a 100 percent service-connected disability, from paying fees related to watercraft registration and licensing. Previously, veterans did not have such exemptions, and all individuals were subject to these fees.

Relevant Terms

disabled veterans, watercraft license fee, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Minnesota Statutes, Department of Veterans Affairs, fee exemption, natural resources, armed forces