Minnesota Administrative Rules

8420.0320 EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS.

A.

A landowner intending to impact a wetland without replacement, claiming exemption under part 8420.0420, may apply to the local government unit for an exemption decision or request an on-site exemption decision before beginning the activity to verify whether the proposed impact is exempt. A landowner who does not request a decision from the local government unit and proceeds with the activity may be subject to the enforcement provisions under part 8420.0915 and Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.2372. An exemption may apply whether or not the local government unit has made an exemption decision. If the landowner requests an exemption decision, then the local government unit must make one.

B.

The landowner applying for exemption must identify the specific exemption being claimed and submit the proof necessary to show qualification for the exemption.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 103G.2242

History:

34 SR 145

Published Electronically:

August 26, 2009