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Nicollet County adopts updated parks ordinance, including new rules on cannabis, drones and e-bikes
Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, the Board adopted a new Nicollet County Parks Ordinance that repeals the county’s older park rules, adds prohibitions on cannabis use, drones and e-bikes, establishes hours and enforcement mechanisms, and directs staff to post the ordinance online and via QR codes.
Nicollet County commissioners on Aug. 12 adopted a new county parks ordinance and voted to repeal the older ordinance in full, formalizing updated rules for the county’s parks, trails and recreation areas.
Public Works presenter Seth described the ordinance as the product of several years of work and said it is intended to “promote orderly, safe, and enjoyable use of Nicollet County’s parks, trails, and recreation areas” while protecting natural resources.
The ordinance consolidates conduct rules (including prohibitions on disorderly behavior, vandalism and unauthorized fires), natural-resource protections, vehicle…
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