Minn. Stat. § 97A.251

Current through 2023, c. 117

Section 97A.251 - OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS

Subdivision 1.Unlawful conduct.

A person may not:

(1) intentionally hinder, resist, or obstruct an enforcement officer, agent, or employee of the division in the performance of official duties;

(2) refuse to submit to inspection of equipment used to take wild animals while in the field, licenses, or wild animals; or

(3) refuse to allow inspection of a motor vehicle, boat, or other conveyance used while taking or transporting wild animals.

Subd. 2.Civil actions.

In addition to criminal prosecution, the state may bring a civil action to recover damages resulting from and enjoin the continuance of a violation of this section. The civil actions may be brought by the attorney general on the request of the commissioner.

Minn. Stat. § 97A.251

1986 c 386 art 1 s 43; 2006 c 281 art 2 s 26