As Amended May 25, 2000

1. VIOLATION OF RULES A MISDEMEANOR. Violation of these rules, a stipulation agreement made, or permit issued by the Board of Managers pursuant to these rules, is a misdemeanor subject to a penalty as provided by law.

2. DISTRICT COURT ACTION. The District may exercise all powers conferred upon it by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D in enforcing the rules adopted hereunder, including criminal prosecution, injunction, or action to compel performance, restoration or abatement.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER. The District may issue a cease and desist order when it finds that a proposed or initiated project presents a serious threat of soil erosion, sedimentation, or an adverse effect upon water quality or violates any rule of the District, a condition of a District permit or order, or a term of a stipulation entered into by the District. This authority may be exercised by District staff.