Parts 6100.0100 to 6100.2400 are authorized by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.1285, 84.03, 85.052, 85.053, 85.20, 86A.05, 86A.06. The purpose of parts 6100.0100 to 6100.2400 is to regulate public use and promote public enjoyment of state parks in ways that will leave them unimpaired and minimize conflicts among users. Unless stated otherwise, parts 6100.0100 to 6100.2400 apply to all state parks and forest lands under the control of or operated by the commissioner of natural resources. For the purpose of parts 6100.0100 to 6100.2400, unless a different meaning is manifest from the context, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them. Road or highway.
Examples are tents, trailers, pickup campers, buses, station wagons, motor homes, and boats.
A person who violates any of parts 6100.0100 to 6100.2400 is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to immediate removal from the state park and to other appropriate legal action, including revocation of any permits issued. Special events and commercial uses or operations may not be conducted in state parks except with a written permit from the commissioner obtained prior to the event, or under contract, lease, or other written agreement from the commissioner. Fees and insurance. The commissioner shall establish and charge fees for special events and commercial uses of state parks. Fees shall be set to recoup the costs of developing, operating, and maintaining facilities necessary for the specified uses, or to prevent or mitigate resource impacts of those uses.