Minnesota § 216I.27 ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES

Minnesota Statutes

§ 216I.27 — ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES

Minnesota § 216I.27

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Ch. 216IENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING

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Minn. Stat. § 216I.27 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Criminal penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated hereunder, or knowingly submits false information in any report required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense and a gross misdemeanor for the second and each subsequent offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

Subd. 2.Enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated hereunder may be enforced by injunction, action to compel performance or other appropriate action in the district court of the county wherein the violation takes place. The attorney general shall bring any action under this subdivision upon the request of the commission.

Subd. 3.Civil penalty.
When the court finds that any person has violated this chapter, any

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Subdivision 1.Criminal penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated hereunder, or knowingly submits false information in any report required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense and a gross misdemeanor for the second and each subsequent offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

Subd. 2.Enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated hereunder may be enforced by injunction, action to compel performance or other appropriate action in the district court of the county wherein the violation takes place. The attorney general shall bring any action under this subdivision upon the request of the commission.

Subd. 3.Civil penalty.
When the court finds that any person has violated this chapter, any rule hereunder, knowingly submitted false information in any report required by this chapter, or has violated any court order issued under this chapter, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. These penalties shall be paid to the general fund in the state treasury.