Stengel, Coleman, Hoppe, Jameson, Larson, Plant, Rippy, and Weddig. Search and rescue fund - transfer of duties.
Reimbursable costs are limited to actual operational expenses.
Such expenses shall include related training and equipment such as private and nonprivate helicopter service, but shall not include self-propelled motor vehicles which are designed primarily for travel on the public highways. Reimbursable costs shall not include salaries paid to persons permanently employed by the agency or political subdivision. The division shall make a hiking certificate available to backpackers, hikers, mountain and trail bikers, and cross country skiers, in accordance with the provisions of this section. Persons who engage in the stated activities are not required to purchase the certificate but may do so, at their option. The division is also authorized to issue a multi-year hiking certificate which shall be valid for a period not to exceed five years.