Yes - if the beach is publicly accessible (i.e. not private), it can be used to fulfill the requirements of LL 6. The area of beach should be measured from the "ordinary high-water mark". The ordinary high water mark is commonly defined as \'an elevation delineating the highest water level that has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial.\' (Minnesota Statutes 103G.005)
Updated 10/1/13 for rating system applicability.