Minnesota § 115E.02 DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES

Minnesota Statutes

§ 115E.02 — DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES

Minnesota § 115E.02

PartENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Ch. 115EOIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE DISCHARGE PREPAREDNESS

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Minn. Stat. § 115E.02 (2026).

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A person who owns or operates a vessel or facility transporting, storing, or otherwise handling hazardous substances or oil or who is otherwise in control of hazardous substances or oil shall take reasonable steps to prevent the discharge of those materials in a place or manner that might cause pollution of the land, waters, or air of the state or that might threaten the public's safety or health.

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A person who owns or operates a vessel or facility transporting, storing, or otherwise handling hazardous substances or oil or who is otherwise in control of hazardous substances or oil shall take reasonable steps to prevent the discharge of those materials in a place or manner that might cause pollution of the land, waters, or air of the state or that might threaten the public's safety or health.