Minnesota § 116.061 - AIR POLLUTION; EMISSIONS AND ABATEMENT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 116.061 — AIR POLLUTION; EMISSIONS AND ABATEMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116.061. AIR POLLUTION; EMISSIONS AND ABATEMENT
Subdivision 1.Emission notification required.
(a) A person who controls the source of an emission must notify the agency immediately of excessive or abnormal unpermitted emissions that:
(1) may cause air pollution endangering human health;
(2) may cause air pollution damaging property; or
(3) cause obnoxious odors constituting a public nuisance.
(b) If a person who controls the source of an emission has knowledge of an event that has occurred and that will subsequently cause an emission described in paragraph (a), the person must notify the agency when the event occurs.
Subd. 2.Abatement required.
A person who is required to notify the agency under subdivision 1 must take immediate and reasonable steps to minimize the emissions or abate the air pollution and obnoxious odors caused by the emissions.
Subd. 3.Exemption.
The following are exempt from the requirements of subdivisions 1 and 2:
(1) emissions resulting from the activities of public fire services or law enforcement services;
(2) emissions from motor vehicles, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 42;
(3) emissions from an agricultural operation deemed not a nuisance under section 561.19, subdivision 2; or
(4) emissions from agency regulated sources that are routine or authorized by the agency.
Subd. 4.Penalty exception.
A person who notifies the agency of emissions under subdivision 1 and who complies with subdivision 2 shall not be subject to criminal prosecution under section 115.071, subdivision 2.
Subd. 5.Use of notification.
Any notice submitted under subdivision 1 is not admissible in any proceeding as an admission of causation.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 116.061
What does Minnesota Statutes § 116.061 cover?
Section 116.061 ("AIR POLLUTION; EMISSIONS AND ABATEMENT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 116.061?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 116.061" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Minnesota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Minnesota attorney.
How does Minnesota § 116.061 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Minnesota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Minnesota.