1999 Minnesota Statutes

     97A.301 General penalty provisions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Misdemeanor.  Unless a different 
 penalty is prescribed, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if 
 that person:  

    (1) takes, buys, sells, transports or possesses a wild 
 animal in violation of the game and fish laws; 

    (2) aids or assists in committing the violation; 

    (3) knowingly shares in the proceeds of the violation; 

    (4) fails to perform a duty or comply with a requirement of 
 the game and fish laws; 

    (5) knowingly makes a false statement related to an 
 affidavit regarding a violation of the game and fish laws; or 

    (6) violates or attempts to violate a rule under the game 
 and fish laws.  

    Subd. 2.    Gross misdemeanor.  Unless a different 
 penalty is prescribed, a person convicted of violating a 
 provision of the game and fish laws that is defined as a gross 
 misdemeanor is subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more 
 than $3,000 and imprisonment in the county jail for not less 
 than 90 days or more than one year.  

    HIST: 1986 c 386 art 1 s 45; 1991 c 259 s 23