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B.7 Appeals <br /> LGU determinations may be appealed to the BWSR. Review by the BWSR on an appeal is based <br /> upon the LGU record. (Rules 8420.0250.) Judicial review of any BWSR decisions regarding an appeal <br /> of a decision of a LGU would be in the State Court of Appeals. Refer to"Part VI-Appeals" of <br /> this manual for further information regarding appeals under the WCA. <br /> B.B. Enforcement <br /> DNR conservation officers and other peace officers may issue cease and desist, restoration, and <br /> replacement orders for violations of the WCA. (Rules 8420.0290.) Violation of an order is a <br /> misdemeanor. Criminal prosecution of violations under the WCA is pursued by county attorneys. <br /> Civil enforcement is also an option for obtaining compliance with the WCA. Refer to"Part VII- <br /> Enforcement" of this manual for further information and guidance. <br /> B.9 Banking <br /> The WCA allows wetland losses from drain or fill activities to be replaced by wetlands previously <br /> restored or created and deposited into the state wetland bank. <br /> The banked wetlands can only be used if the result is a no-net-loss in the quantity, quality, and <br /> biological diversity of Minnesota's existing wetlands. Wetland bank"accounts" must always <br /> maintain a positive balance. (Rules 8420.0700-.0760.) Refer to "Part V-Banking Procedures" for <br /> further information and guidance on banking procedures. <br /> Part I-Program Overview April 1997 <br /> WCA Administration I- 8 <br />