Subdivision 1. General violation. Except as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person violates a provision of this chapter, chapter 18B, 18C, or 18F or a special order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner.
Subd. 2. Violation endangering humans. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person violates a provision of this chapter, chapter 18B, 18C, or 18F or a special order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner, and the violation endangers humans.
Subd. 3. Violation with knowledge. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person knowingly violates a provision of this chapter, chapter 18B, 18C, or 18F or a standard, special order, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner.
Subd. 4. Disposal that becomes hazardous waste. A person who knowingly disposes of an agricultural chemical in violation of this chapter, chapter 18B or 18C, or a standard, special order, stipulation agreement, or schedule of compliance of the commissioner and the agricultural chemical is hazardous waste is subject to the penalties in section 609.671, subdivision 4.
Subd. 5. [Repealed, 2005 c 136 art 7 s 22]
1989 c 326 art 7 s 14; 1991 c 250 s 25-27; 1991 c 347 art 3 s 1; 2000 c 477 s 21
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Chapter 18D — Agricultural Chemical Liability
Section 18D.101 — Liability For Application.
Section 18D.103 — Report Of Incidents Required.
Section 18D.105 — Corrective Action Orders.
Section 18D.1051 — Response To Agricultural Chemical Incidents.
Section 18D.1052 — Land Application Of Agricultural Chemical Contaminated Soil And Other Media.
Section 18D.111 — Liability For Costs.
Section 18D.115 — Apportionment Of Liability And Contribution.
Section 18D.201 — Inspection, Sampling, Analysis.
Section 18D.301 — Enforcement.
Section 18D.302 — False Statement Or Record.
Section 18D.305 — Administrative Action.
Section 18D.311 — Damages For Administrative Action Without Cause.
Section 18D.315 — Administrative Penalties.
Section 18D.321 — Appeal Of Commissioner's Orders.
Section 18D.323 — Crediting Of Penalties, Fees, And Costs.
Section 18D.325 — Civil Penalties.
Section 18D.331 — Criminal Penalties.
Section 18D.40 — Enhanced Penalties; Outdoor Recreation Lands.