(a) It is the policy of this state to reduce flood damages through floodplain management, stressing nonstructural measures such as floodplain zoning and floodproofing, and flood warning practices.
(b) It is the policy of this state:
(1) not to prohibit but to guide development of the floodplains consistent with legislative findings;
(2) to provide state coordination and assistance to local governmental units in floodplain management;
(3) to encourage local governmental units to adopt, enforce, and administer sound floodplain management ordinances; and
(4) to provide the commissioner of natural resources with authority necessary to carry out a floodplain management program for the state and to coordinate federal, state, and local floodplain management activities in this state.
1990 c 391 art 1 s 7
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 103A — Water Policy And Information
Section 103A.001 — Citation; Water Law.
Section 103A.201 — Regulatory Policy.
Section 103A.202 — Wetland Policy.
Section 103A.203 — Hydropower Policy.
Section 103A.204 — Groundwater Policy.
Section 103A.205 — Conservation Policy For Rainwater.
Section 103A.206 — Soil And Water Conservation Policy.
Section 103A.207 — Floodplain Management Policy.
Section 103A.208 — Scenic River Protection Policy.
Section 103A.209 — Marginal, Erodible Land Retirement Policy.
Section 103A.211 — Water Law Policy.
Section 103A.212 — Watershed Management Policy.
Section 103A.301 — Definitions.
Section 103A.305 — Jurisdiction.
Section 103A.311 — Petition For Intervention.
Section 103A.315 — Court Referrals.
Section 103A.321 — Petition Abates Proceeding Until Board Acts.
Section 103A.325 — Board Decision To Intervene.
Section 103A.331 — Hearing And Determination.
Section 103A.335 — Filing, Notice, And Procedure.
Section 103A.341 — Findings By Board.
Section 103A.401 — Statewide Water Information System.
Section 103A.403 — Statewide Nitrate Data.
Section 103A.405 — Director's Approval For Federal Water Data Agreements.
Section 103A.411 — Pumping Test And Data Acquisition; Training Programs.