General Penalty Provisions
1986 c 386 art 1 s 45; 1991 c 259 s 23; 2017 c 93 art 2 s 75; 2023 c 52 art 6 s 16
Subd. 1. Misdemeanor.
Unless a different penalty is prescribed, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if that person:
- (1) violates the game and fish laws;
- (2) aids or assists in committing the violation;
- (3) knowingly shares in the proceeds of the violation;
- (4) fails to perform a duty or comply with a requirement of the game and fish laws;
- (5) knowingly makes a false statement related to an affidavit regarding a violation or requirement of the game and fish laws; or
- (6) violates or attempts to violate a rule under the game and fish laws.
Subd. 2. Gross misdemeanor.
Unless a different penalty is prescribed, a person convicted of violating a provision of the game and fish laws that is defined as a gross misdemeanor is subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $3,000 and imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 90 days or more than 364 days.