2025 Session Last amended: 1991 session

§ 103G.2364 — Property Owner's Use of Wetlands

Property owners may use wetlands on their land for certain activities within limits.

103G.2364 PROPERTY OWNER’S USE OF WETLANDS.

(a) A property owner may use the bed of wetlands for pasture or cropland during periods of drought if:

(1) dikes, ditches, tile lines, or buildings are not constructed; and

(2) the agricultural use does not result in the drainage of the wetlands.

(b) A landowner may fill a wetland to accommodate wheeled booms on irrigation devices if the fill does not impede normal drainage.

History: History:

  1991 c 354 art 6 s 15

Practical Notes

Landowner rights to use wetlands are balanced against wetland protection requirements.