1998 Minnesota Statutes

     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