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Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

1,133 chapters · 28,363 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title Minnesota Statutes28,363 Ch 336, Chapter 336. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE642 Ch 524, Chapter 524. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE394 Ch 609, Chapter 609. CRIMINAL CODE377 Ch 144, Chapter 144. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH361 Ch 469, Chapter 469. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT257 Ch 473, Chapter 473. METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT247 Ch 148, Chapter 148. PUBLIC HEALTH OCCUPATIONS206 Ch 169, Chapter 169. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS200 Ch 256B, Chapter 256B. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR…196 Ch 60A, Chapter 60A. GENERAL INSURANCE POWERS195 Ch 13, Chapter 13. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES177 Ch 115A, Chapter 115A. WASTE MANAGEMENT171 Ch 325F, Chapter 325F. CONSUMER PROTECTION; P…168 Ch 383B, Chapter 383B. HENNEPIN COUNTY168

44 sections·Filtered byTitle Minnesota Statutes✕Ch 103I✕

Minn. Stat. § 103I.001 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
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103I.001 LEGISLATIVE INTENT. This chapter is intended to protect the health and general welfare by providing a means for the development and protection of the natural resource of groundwater in an orderly, healthful, and reasonable manner. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 1
Minn. Stat. § 103I.005 DEFINITIONS.
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103I.005 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Applicability. The definitions in this chapter apply to this chapter. § Subd. 1a.Bored geothermal heat exchanger. "Bored geothermal heat exchanger" means an earth-coupled heating or cooling device consisting of a sealed closed-loop piping sys…
Minn. Stat. § 103I.101 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH.
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103I.101 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH. § Subdivision 1.Powers of commissioner. The commissioner has the powers reasonable and necessary to effectively exercise the authority granted by this chapter. § Subd. 2.Duties. The commissioner shall: (1) regulate the drillin…
Minn. Stat. § 103I.103 WASTE PREVENTION MAY BE REQUIRED.
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103I.103 WASTE PREVENTION MAY BE REQUIRED. The commissioner of natural resources may require the owners of wells, especially flowing artesian wells, to prevent waste to conserve the groundwater water supply of the state. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 4

Minn. Stat. § 103I.105 ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WELLS AND BORINGS.

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103I.105 ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WELLS AND BORINGS. (a) The Advisory Council on Wells and Borings is established as an advisory council to the commissioner. The advisory council shall consist of 18 voting members. Of the 18 voting members: (1) one member must be from the Department o…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.111 LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER WELLS AND BORINGS.

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103I.111 LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER WELLS AND BORINGS. § Subdivision 1.Delegation of duties of commissioner. (a) The commissioner of health may enter into an agreement with a community health board to delegate all or part of the inspection, reporting, and enforcement duties authorized …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.113 APPLICABILITY TO MINING ACTIVITIES.

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103I.113 APPLICABILITY TO MINING ACTIVITIES. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to mining activities within a mining area described in a permit to mine issued under section 93.481 except a well or boring from which water is withdrawn. The provisions of this chapter do no…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.115 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED.

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103I.115 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED. A person may not construct, repair, or seal a well or boring, except as provided under the provisions of this chapter. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 8; 1992 c 544 s 5; 2005 c 106 s 21

Minn. Stat. § 103I.205 WELL CONSTRUCTION.

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103I.205 WELL CONSTRUCTION. § Subdivision 1.Notification required. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d), a person may not construct a water-supply, dewatering, or environmental well until a notification of the proposed well on a form prescribed by the commissioner is filed wit…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.208 NOTIFICATION FILING FEES AND PERMIT FEES.

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103I.208 NOTIFICATION FILING FEES AND PERMIT FEES. § Subdivision 1.Well notification fee. The well notification fee to be paid by a property owner is: (1) for construction of a water supply well, $325, which includes the state core function fee; (2) for a well sealing, $125 for e…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.209 SUBMERGED CLOSED LOOP HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM; REQUIREMENTS.

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103I.209 SUBMERGED CLOSED LOOP HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM; REQUIREMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Permit required. After May 25, 2023, a person must not install a submerged closed loop heat exchanger in a water supply well without a permit granted by the commissioner. A submerged closed loop h…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.210 SUBMERGED CLOSED LOOP HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM; TEMPORARY PERMITS.

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103I.210 SUBMERGED CLOSED LOOP HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM; TEMPORARY PERMITS. § Subdivision 1.Definition. For purposes of this section, "permit holder" means persons who receive a permit under this section and includes the property owner and licensed well contractor. § Subd. 2.Permit;…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.221 PLASTIC CASINGS.

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103I.221 PLASTIC CASINGS. § Subdivision 1.Plastic casings allowed. The use of plastic casings in wells is expressly authorized. § Subd. 2.Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules relating to the installation of plastic well casing. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 12

Minn. Stat. § 103I.231 COMMISSIONER MAY ORDER REPAIRS.

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103I.231 COMMISSIONER MAY ORDER REPAIRS. (a) The commissioner may order a property owner to take remedial measures, including making repairs, reconstructing, or sealing a well or boring according to provisions of this chapter. The order may be issued if the commissioner determine…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.235 REAL PROPERTY SALE; DISCLOSURE OF LOCATION OF WELLS.

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103I.235 REAL PROPERTY SALE; DISCLOSURE OF LOCATION OF WELLS. § Subdivision 1.Disclosure of wells to buyer. (a) Before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property, the seller must disclose in writing to the buyer information about the status and location of all known w…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.236 WELL DISCLOSURE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

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103I.236 WELL DISCLOSURE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. Before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property in Washington County that is not served by a municipal water system, the seller must state in writing to the buyer whether, to the seller's knowledge, the property is loca…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.241 ACTION FOR WELL CONTAMINATION.

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103I.241 ACTION FOR WELL CONTAMINATION. § Subdivision 1.Owner's cause of action for well contamination. The owner of real property where a well is located has a cause of action for civil damages against a person whose action or inaction caused contamination of a well. The propert…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.301 WELL SEALING REQUIREMENTS.

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103I.301 WELL SEALING REQUIREMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Wells and borings. (a) A property owner must have a well or boring sealed if: (1) the well or boring is contaminated or may contribute to the spread of contamination; (2) the well or boring was attempted to be sealed but was not…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.311 IDENTIFICATION AND SEALING OF WELLS ON STATE PROPERTY.

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103I.311 IDENTIFICATION AND SEALING OF WELLS ON STATE PROPERTY. § Subdivision 1.Identification of wells. The commissioner of natural resources in cooperation with other state agencies must identify the location and status of wells and abandoned wells located on state property. § …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.315 ORDERS TO SEAL WELLS AND BORINGS.

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103I.315 ORDERS TO SEAL WELLS AND BORINGS. § Subdivision 1.Order to seal well or boring. The commissioner may order a property owner to seal a well or boring if: (1) the commissioner determines that without being sealed the well or boring is an imminent threat to public health or…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.325 LANDOWNER SEALED WELL AND BORING LIABILITY.

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103I.325 LANDOWNER SEALED WELL AND BORING LIABILITY. § Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1990 c 597 s 73] § Subd. 2.Liability after sealing. The owner of a well or boring is not liable for contamination of groundwater from the well or boring that occurs after the well or boring has been …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.335 FUNDING FOR PERSONS TO SEAL WELLS.

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103I.335 FUNDING FOR PERSONS TO SEAL WELLS. § Subdivision 1.Application. A property owner who desires to seal a well may apply to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the board to provide funds and seal the well. § Subd. 2.Criteria for sealing. The Board of Water and Soil Re…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.341 COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF WELL SEALING COSTS.

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103I.341 COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF WELL SEALING COSTS. § Subdivision 1.Lien for sealing costs. The commissioner and the Board of Water and Soil Resources have a governmental services lien under section 514.67 for the costs of sealing a well or boring that the commissioner or …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.345 WELL AND BORING SEALING ACCOUNT.

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103I.345 WELL AND BORING SEALING ACCOUNT. § Subdivision 1.Revenue sources. Revenue from the following sources must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to a special account: (1) all money recovered by the commissioner under section 103I.341; (2) all money paid under se…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.401 ELEVATOR BORINGS.

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103I.401 ELEVATOR BORINGS. § Subdivision 1.Permit required. (a) A person may not construct an elevator boring until a permit for the hole or excavation is issued by the commissioner. (b) The elevator boring permit preempts local permits except local building permits, and counties…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.501 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF WELLS AND BORINGS.

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103I.501 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF WELLS AND BORINGS. (a) The commissioner shall regulate and license: (1) drilling, constructing, and repair of wells; (2) sealing of wells; (3) installing of well pumps and pumping equipment; (4) excavating, drilling, repairing, and sealing of …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.505 RECIPROCITY OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS.

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103I.505 RECIPROCITY OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS. § Subdivision 1.Reciprocity authorized. The commissioner may issue a license or certify a person under this chapter, without giving an examination, if the person is licensed or certified in another state and: (1) the requirement…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.515 LICENSES NOT TRANSFERABLE.

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103I.515 LICENSES NOT TRANSFERABLE. A license or certification issued under this chapter is not transferable. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 28; 1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 30

Minn. Stat. § 103I.521 FEES.

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103I.521 FEES. Unless otherwise specified, fees collected by the commissioner under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue fund. History: 1989 c 326 art 3 s 29; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109; 2013…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.525 WELL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION.

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103I.525 WELL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION. § Subdivision 1.Certification application. (a) A person must file an application and application fee with the commissioner to represent a well contractor. (b) The application must state the applicant's qualificat…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.531 LIMITED WELL/BORING CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION.

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103I.531 LIMITED WELL/BORING CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION. § Subdivision 1.Certification application. (a) A person must file an application and an application fee with the commissioner to represent a limited well/boring contractor. (b) The application must…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.535 ELEVATOR BORING CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION.

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103I.535 ELEVATOR BORING CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION. § Subdivision 1.Certification application. (a) An individual must file an application and application fee with the commissioner to represent an elevator boring contractor. (b) The application must stat…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.541 ENVIRONMENTAL WELL CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION.

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103I.541 ENVIRONMENTAL WELL CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION; REPRESENTATIVE'S CERTIFICATION. § Subdivision 1.Certification. A person seeking certification to represent an environmental well contractor must meet examination and experience requirements adopted by the commissioner by rule…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.545 REGISTRATION OF DRILLING MACHINES AND HOISTS REQUIRED.

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103I.545 REGISTRATION OF DRILLING MACHINES AND HOISTS REQUIRED. § Subdivision 1.Drilling machine. (a) A person may not use a drilling machine such as a cable tool, rotary tool, hollow rod tool, or auger for a drilling activity requiring a license under this chapter unless the dri…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.601 EXPLORATORY BORING PROCEDURES.

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103I.601 EXPLORATORY BORING PROCEDURES. § Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words have the meanings given them. (b) "Data" includes samples and factual noninterpreted data obtained from exploratory borings and samples including analyti…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.605 SUBMISSION OF DATA FROM EXPLORATORY BORINGS.

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103I.605 SUBMISSION OF DATA FROM EXPLORATORY BORINGS. § Subdivision 1.Requirement. Data obtained from exploratory borings must be submitted by the explorer to the commissioner of natural resources as provided in this section. § Subd. 2.Mineral deposit evaluation data. (a) In appl…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.621 PERMITS FOR GROUNDWATER THERMAL EXCHANGE DEVICES.

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103I.621 PERMITS FOR GROUNDWATER THERMAL EXCHANGE DEVICES. § Subdivision 1.Permit. (a) Notwithstanding any department or agency rule to the contrary, the commissioner shall issue, on request by the owner of the property and payment of the permit fee, permits for the reinjection o…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.641 BORED GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGERS.

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103I.641 BORED GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGERS. § Subdivision 1.Requirements. A person may not drill or construct an excavation used to install a bored geothermal heat exchanger unless the person is a limited well/boring contractor licensed for constructing, repairing, and sealing bor…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.661 MINED UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT.

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103I.661 MINED UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT. § Subdivision 1.Commissioner of natural resources review. The commissioners of natural resources and health shall review all project plans that involve dewatering of underground formations for construction and operation of mined under…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.681 PERMIT FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS OR LIQUID.

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103I.681 PERMIT FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS OR LIQUID. § Subdivision 1.Permit required. (a) The state, a person, partnership, association, private or public corporation, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state may not displace groundwater in consolida…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.685 ABANDONMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE PROJECT.

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103I.685 ABANDONMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE PROJECT. An underground storage project for which an underground storage permit is granted may not be abandoned, or a natural or artificial opening extending from the underground storage area to the ground surface be filled, sealed, or …

Minn. Stat. § 103I.691 CERTIFICATE OF USE.

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103I.691 CERTIFICATE OF USE. A person may not use a gas or liquid storage reservoir under an underground storage permit unless the right to use the property affected by the project has been acquired and a notice of the acquisition filed with the commissioner of natural resources.…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.711 IMPOUNDING OF EQUIPMENT.

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103I.711 IMPOUNDING OF EQUIPMENT. § Subdivision 1.Impoundment. The commissioner may apply to district court for a warrant authorizing seizure and impoundment of all drilling machines or hoists owned or used by a person. The court shall issue an impoundment order upon the commissi…

Minn. Stat. § 103I.715 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

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103I.715 CRIMINAL PENALTIES. § Subdivision 1.Misdemeanors. A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. § Subd. 2.Gross misdemeanors. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who: (1) willfully violates a provision of this chapter or order of the…