Notwithstanding any provision of sections 84.797 to 84.804 or other law to the contrary, the commissioner shall not permit land administered by the commissioner in Cass, Crow Wing, and Hubbard Counties to be used or developed for trails primarily for off-road vehicles as defined in section 84.797, subdivision 7, except:

(1) upon approval by the legislature; or

(2) in designated off-road vehicle use areas.