# Minn. Stat. § 115E.02: DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 115E.02
- **Heading:** DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 114C_116I / Chapter 115E / Section 115E.02

## Text

A person who owns or operates a vessel or facility transporting, storing, or otherwise handling hazardous substances or oil or who is otherwise in control of hazardous substances or oil shall take reasonable steps to prevent the discharge of those materials in a place or manner that might cause pollution of the land, waters, or air of the state or that might threaten the public's safety or health.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.01 § 115E.01 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.02 § 115E.02 DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.03 § 115E.03 DUTY TO PREPARE FOR RESPONSE TO DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.04 § 115E.04 PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.05 § 115E.05 ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS; ENFORCEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.06 § 115E.06 GOOD SAMARITAN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.07 § 115E.07 COOPERATION BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC RESPONDERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.08 § 115E.08 COORDINATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.09 § 115E.09 SINGLE ANSWERING POINT SYSTEM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.11 § 115E.11 DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.042 § 115E.042 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE FOR CERTAIN RAILROADS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.042.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.045 § 115E.045 RESPONSE PLANS FOR TRUCKS AND CERTAIN TANK FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.045.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 115E.061 § 115E.061 RESPONDER IMMUNITY; OIL DISCHARGES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P114C_116I_C115E_S115E.061.md)

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