I’m considering getting back into the boat ownership game this summer with the purchase of boat manufactured in MN. I live in the U.P. of Michigan and what issues, primarily I’m talking about AIS certification and such, would I face in trailering that boat back here? And, would it really come into play for what would basically amount to two or three hours of road time for a boat and trailer that probably wouldn’t have seen any water yet?
LOL! I’m sorry for laughing…and I’m not laughing at you!
As it sites right now you would need either “the sticker” or the 7 day permit if you’re trailering after June.
My gut tells me we won’t have to worry about this training/sticker issue but it is the law right now. Might want to check in here closer to when you’re going to actually pick up your new ride.
Right now I would just say get out of MN and don’t come back (with your trailer) LOL! 
Were it me, I’d risk it and play dumb.
I wouldn’t think there is any officer in their right mind that would stop you on your way out of the state with a boat you just purchased here.
I would hope not as well, but then I would also hope there wouldn’t be a law requiring it!
Worst case scenario would be a written warning. 
Yeah, I should probably check in a bit closer to the potential purchase. And the thing of it is, is that it would probably be fun to break to take a few days there while I’m already in your neck of the woods but your laws seem fairly draconian.
but your laws seem fairly draconian.
Is that the same as Trekie?
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but your laws seem fairly draconian.Is that the same as Trekie?
Nope, it’s from ancient Greece if I remember correctly.
I’m bringing my boat up to pool 4 and “I have no idea what you guys are talking about”… nor do I want to know…. 
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i wouldn’t worry about it. first yr is a warning if you get stopped. hopefully this will go away, but mn seems to be the prime breeding ground for stupid gov at all levels!
I wouldn’t think there is any officer in their right mind that would stop you on your way out of the state with a boat you just purchased here.
you had me at “in their right mind”
MN Law requires that the plug be out while transporting a boat on public roads. Also no water in the livewells or bait wells. If it is a used boat, you will need to make sure that it is free of any weeds and Zebs. As mentioned by others a new AIS trailer sticker and AIS test to obtain the sticker is going to be required (unless it is over-turned by the legislature). IMHO the down side of making a big issue out of this, may lead to further strengthen the belief that anglers don’t give a hoot. The nay sayer’s to this new process likely include those folks who don’t think AIS is a problem, those who think it is just a money grab, those who oppose anything that the DNR and Legislature does and those who can’t resist a soapbox to stand on. And to this a handful of Tea Party legislators.
but mn seems to be the prime breeding ground for stupid gov at all levels!
I don’t know you Roger, but I’ll admit, I gotta a little man crush going. 
likely include those folks who don’t think AIS is a problem, those who think it is just a money grab, those who oppose anything that the DNR and Legislature does and those who can’t resist a soapbox to stand on.
is there a check box for “all of the above” ?
those who think it is just a money grab, those who oppose anything that the DNR and Legislature does and those who can’t resist a soapbox to stand on.
Personally, I don’t know if it’s a money grab or not. Without knowing the cost it’s really hard to say.
As far as the MN DNR goes, there’s very few things I don’t support them in doing. This wasn’t brought into law by the DNR. In fact, they are (in my opinion) doing everything they can to repeal it.
Now as far as standing on a soap box… I’ve been trying to get on the AIS soap box for years! Would you get off for a few minutes! 
those who think it is just a money grab, those who oppose anything that the DNR and Legislature does and those who can’t resist a soapbox to stand on.
Personally, I don’t know if it’s a money grab or not. Without knowing the cost it’s really hard to say.
As far as the MN DNR goes, there’s very few things I don’t support them in doing. This wasn’t brought into law by the DNR. In fact, they are (in my opinion) doing everything they can to repeal it.
Now as far as standing on a soap box… I’ve been trying to get on the AIS soap box for years! Would you get off for a few minutes!
That’s FUnny!
MN Law requires that the plug be out while transporting a boat on public roads. Also no water in the livewells or bait wells. If it is a used boat, you will need to make sure that it is free of any weeds and Zebs. As mentioned by others a new AIS trailer sticker and AIS test to obtain the sticker is going to be required (unless it is over-turned by the legislature). IMHO the down side of making a big issue out of this, may lead to further strengthen the belief that anglers don’t give a hoot. The nay sayer’s to this new process likely include those folks who don’t think AIS is a problem, those who think it is just a money grab, those who oppose anything that the DNR and Legislature does and those who can’t resist a soapbox to stand on. And to this a handful of Tea Party legislators.
I would hope they implement some common sense exemptions. We’ll see how it plays out if I end up making the purchase.
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