Minnesota Statutes 97C.363 – Storing Garbage and Other Waste On Ice
Subdivision 1.Prohibition.
A person using a shelter, a motor vehicle, or any other conveyance on the ice of state waters may not deposit garbage, rubbish, cigarette filters, debris from fireworks, offal, the body of a dead animal, litter, sewage, or any other waste outside the shelter, motor vehicle, or conveyance unless the material is:
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
| Petty misdemeanor | up to $300 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 97C.363
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(1) placed in a container that is secured to the shelter, motor vehicle, or conveyance; and
(2) not placed directly on the ice or in state waters.
Subd. 2.Definition.
For purposes of this section, “sewage” means excrementitious or other discharge from the bodies of human beings or animals, together with such other water as may be present.
Subd. 3.Penalty.
A violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor, and a person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each violation.