Minn. R., Part 6132.5100
If a permittee violates any provision of Minnesota Statutes, sections 93.44 to 93.51, parts 6132.0100 to 6132.5300, or a permit to mine issued under them, the commissioner may order imposition of a civil penalty.
A proceeding to assess civil penalties begins by serving on the permittee:
In determining the amount of a penalty, the commissioner shall consider the severity of the violation, the need to deter future violations, and the magnitude of potential or actual gains resulting from the violation.
The assessment of the civil penalty shall remain in effect until the violation that necessitated the penalty is corrected.
The commissioner shall collect an assessed civil penalty in the same manner as any other debt owed the state.
Minn. R., Part 6132.5100
Statutory Authority: MS s 93.44 to 93.51; 103G.222