HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 2012 2438 RIGHT OF ENTRY AUTHORIZATION FOR WATERCRAFT INSPECTIONS
DEFINITIONS. The following definitions apply to the terms used in this document:
DNR means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Agency means a private entity or a unit of government including but not limited to a
municipality, city, township, county, and federal agencies, including but not limited to National
Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of
Engineers.
Inspect means to examine water-related equipment to determine whether aquatic invasive
species, aquatic macrophytes, or water is present and includes removal, drainage,
decontamination, or treatment to prevent the transportation and spread of aquatic invasive
species, aquatic macrophytes, and water. (M.S. 84D.01, subd. 8b)
Inspector means an individual trained and authorized by the commissioner to inspect water
craft and water-related equipment under authorities provided by Minnesota Statutes
84D.105 or a conservation officer or a licensed peace officer. (M.S. 84D.01, subd. 8C)
PERMISSION TO ENTER.
The Agency signing this authorization gives permission to the DNR to enter and occupy all
public or private water accesses owned or administered by the above agency or entity. This
permission is being granted to allow DNR authorized Inspectors and DNR authorized volunteers
to Inspect watercraft and water-related equipment. Inspections may involve decontamination
measures that wash, drain, dry, or thermally or otherwise treat watercraft and water-related
equipment in order to remove or destroy aquatic invasive species. DNR authorized Inspectors
and DNR authorized volunteers may also provide and collect information to help increase public
awareness and compliance with aquatic invasive species regulations.
The DNR shall act with due care while on the property of the above agency. The DNR and its
employees and agents shall be responsible for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent
governed by the provisions of the Minnesota Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 3.736
and other applicable law.
TERM AND TERMINATION.
This authorization shall remain in force until revoked. The Agency reserves the right to revoke
permission after giving 10 days written notification to the DNR Invasive Species Program.
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