Lawmakers approve tougher enforcement, penalties for water permit violators
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| | Lawmakers approve tougher enforcement, penalties for water permit violators |
The bill gives state regulators stronger authority to crack down on violators who pump more water than they're permitted. Farmers worry they could face hefty fines if they overdraw to keep their crops alive during a drought.
âWe've just seen instances of non-compliance, and recognize that we didn't have the suite of tools necessary to address those,â said Katie Smith, director of ecological and water resources at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. | |
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