Minnesota § 97A.251 OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS

Minnesota Statutes

§ 97A.251 — OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS

Minnesota § 97A.251

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Minn. Stat. § 97A.251 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Unlawful conduct. A person may not:

(1)intentionally hinder, resist, or obstruct an enforcement officer, agent, or employee of the division in the performance of official duties;

(2)refuse to submit to inspection of equipment used to take wild animals while in the field, licenses, or wild animals; or

(3)refuse to allow inspection of a motor vehicle, boat, or other conveyance used while taking or transporting wild animals. Subd. 2.Civil actions. In addition to criminal prosecution, the state may bring a civil action to recover damages resulting from and enjoin the continuance of a violation of this section. The civil actions may be brought by the attorney general on the request of the commissioner.

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Subdivision 1.Unlawful conduct.
A person may not:
(1) intentionally hinder, resist, or obstruct an enforcement officer, agent, or employee of the division in the performance of official duties;
(2) refuse to submit to inspection of equipment used to take wild animals while in the field, licenses, or wild animals; or
(3) refuse to allow inspection of a motor vehicle, boat, or other conveyance used while taking or transporting wild animals.

Subd. 2.Civil actions.
In addition to criminal prosecution, the state may bring a civil action to recover damages resulting from and enjoin the continuance of a violation of this section. The civil actions may be brought by the attorney general on the request of the commissioner.