1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 2954, the first engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 3, delete section 4 and insert:

1.3    "Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 89.17, is amended to read:
1.489.17 LEASES AND PERMITS.
1.5Notwithstanding the permit procedures of chapter 90, the commissioner shall have
1.6power to grant and execute, in the name of the state, leases and permits for the use of
1.7any forest lands under the authority of the commissioner for any purpose which in the
1.8commissioner's opinion is not inconsistent with the maintenance and management of the
1.9forest lands, on forestry principles for timber production. Every such lease or permit shall
1.10be revocable at the discretion of the commissioner at any time subject to such conditions
1.11as may be agreed on in the lease. The approval of the commissioner of administration
1.12shall not be required upon any such lease or permit. No such lease or permit for a period
1.13exceeding ten 50 years shall be granted except with the approval of the Executive Council.
1.14Hunting of wild game is prohibited on any land which has been posted by the lessee
1.15to prohibit hunting. Such prohibition shall apply to all persons including the lessee Public
1.16access to the leased land for outdoor recreation shall be the same as access would be
1.17under state management."
1.18Page 6, delete section 8 and insert:

1.19    "Sec. 8. REPEALER.
1.20(a) Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 90.172, is repealed.
1.21(b) Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 88.795, is repealed."
1.22Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.23Amend the title accordingly