Sale, manufacture, and use of lead tackle prohibited.

HF 1387 prohibits the use, manufacture, and sale of lead fishing weights (sinks and jigs) that weigh one ounce or less or measure 2.5 inches or less in length. It directly affects recreational fishers, tackle manufacturers, and retailers in Minnesota. The law bans these specific small lead weights starting July 1, 2027, while excluding items like artificial lures and weighted flies from the definition. The bill aims to reduce lead contamination in aquatic environments by targeting the most common small lead fishing gear.