§ 103I.715 — Criminal Penalties
Plain-Language Summary
Violating any provision of chapter 103I (well and boring contractor laws) is a misdemeanor. Willfully violating the chapter, doing well drilling or sealing work without a license, or doing exploratory boring without an explorer's license is a gross misdemeanor — a more serious offense. Prosecutions must be handled by the county attorney in the county where the violation occurred.
103I.715 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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Subdivision 1.Misdemeanors.
A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. §
Subd. 2.Gross misdemeanors.
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:
(1) willfully violates a provision of this chapter or order of the commissioner;
(2) engages in the business of drilling or making wells, sealing wells, installing pumps or pumping equipment, or constructing elevator borings without a license required by this chapter; or
(3) engages in the business of exploratory boring without an exploratory borer’s license under this chapter. §
Subd. 3.Prosecution and venue.
A violation of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the county attorney in the county where the violation occurred or is occurring. The trial shall be held in that county.
History:
1989 c 326 art 3 s 47; 1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 54
History: History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 47; 1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 54