2025 Session
Last amended: 1990 session
§ 103G.115 — Enjoining Water-flow Interference Outside State
Plain-Language Summary
The DNR can sue to stop anyone outside Minnesota from blocking or harming the state's public waters.
103G.115 ENJOINING WATER-FLOW INTERFERENCE OUTSIDE STATE.
If a person, firm, association, corporation, or a state or political subdivision, agency, or commission of a state disturbs, obstructs, or interferes with the natural flow or condition of public waters beyond the boundaries of this state in a manner that seriously affects the public welfare and interests of this state, the commissioner may institute proceedings in behalf of this state in a court having jurisdiction to abate or enjoin the continuance of the disturbance, obstruction, or interference.
History:
History: History:
1990 c 391 art 7 s 6
Practical Notes
Applies when out-of-state actions seriously affect Minnesota’s water and public welfare.