1997 Minnesota Code
Chapters 103A - 114B Water
Chapter 103G Waters of the State
Section 103G.2372 Enforcement.
103G.2372 Enforcement.
Subdivision 1. Commissioner of natural resources. The commissioner of natural resources, conservation officers, and peace officers shall enforce laws preserving and protecting wetlands. The commissioner of natural resources, a conservation officer, or a peace officer may issue a cease and desist order to stop any illegal activity adversely affecting a wetland. In the order, or by separate order, the commissioner, conservation officer, or peace officer may require restoration or replacement of the wetland, as determined by the local soil and water conservation district.
Subd. 2. Misdemeanor. A violation of an order issued under subdivision 1 is a misdemeanor and must be prosecuted by the county attorney where the wetland is located or the illegal activity occurred.
Subd. 3. Restitution. The court may, as part of sentencing, require a person convicted under subdivision 2 to restore or replace the wetland, as determined by the local soil and water conservation district.
HIST: 1991 c 354 art 6 s 18
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