MN SF3867

Increases maximum administrative penalty from $500 to $10,000 for violations of water resources and riparian protection requirements by counties and watershed districts under Minnesota Statutes section 103B.101, subdivision 12a.

Classifies data on individuals who apply for or receive financial or technical assistance under the Lawns to Legumes Program as private data on individuals under Minnesota Statutes section 13.02, subdivision 12.

Removes the July 1, 2017 deadline for the Board of Water and Soil Resources to publish its initial plan for administrative penalty order procedures, making the requirement ongoing.

Clarifies that the Board of Water and Soil Resources may issue penalty orders under subdivision 12, with references updated throughout related sections to reflect coordination between board authority and local government enforcement authority.

Maintains existing provisions allowing penalties to be forgiven if sufficient corrective steps are taken and requiring penalty recipients to request a hearing within 30 days to appeal administrative orders.