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New definitions and process clarifications enacted.
Changes made to drainage laws

HF0066/SF0113/CH4 (view full story)

DNR given land authority by new law
The Department of Natural Resources can sell, exchange and acquire lands to meet its conservation mission.

HF0740/SF0886/CH73 (view full story)

Cattail removal gets OK for Shaver Lake
The new law requires the Department of Natural Resources to issue the permit for the mechanical control of hybrid and narrow-leaved cattails that have disrupted the area’s natural ecology.

HF0461/SF0248/CH75 (view full story)

Hazardous leak notification information will expand
New law aims to increase local community awareness when chemical spill or release occurs

HF0814/SF1033/CH92 (view full story)

New law modifies PFA grant programs
The Total Maximum Daily Load grant program will expand effective Aug. 1, 2013.

HF0819/SF0613/CH105 (view full story)

Omnibus legacy law distributes nearly $500 million
Governor vetoes two provisions and affirms his support for projects endorsed by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.

HF1183/SF1051/CH137 (view full story)

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