Minn. Stat. § 103G.2251
In greater than 80 percent areas, preservation of wetlands, riparian buffers, and watershed areas essential to maintaining important functions and sustainability of aquatic resources in the watershed that are protected by a permanent conservation easement as defined under section 84C.01 and held by the board may be eligible for wetland replacement or mitigation credits, according to rules adopted by the board. To be eligible for credit under this section, a conservation easement must be established after May 24, 2008, and approved by the board. Wetland areas on private lands preserved under this section are not eligible for replacement or mitigation credit if the area has been protected using public conservation funds.
Minn. Stat. § 103G.2251
2008 c 357 s 26; 2008 c 368 art 1 s 14; 2011 c 107 s 74; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 4 s 90