Subd. 1. License required.

A person may not operate a charter boat and guide anglers on Lake Superior for compensation without a Lake Superior fishing guide license.

Subd. 2. Rules.

The commissioner shall adopt rules for:

1. (1) issuance of the licenses, including qualifications for licensees; and
2. (2) record keeping and reporting by licensees.

Subd. 3. Federal requirements.

A person may not use a watercraft for activities authorized under this section unless the watercraft complies with all applicable licensing and safety requirements of the United States Coast Guard.