If a person, firm, association, corporation, or a state or political subdivision, agency, or commission of a state disturbs, obstructs, or interferes with the natural flow or condition of public waters beyond the boundaries of this state in a manner that seriously affects the public welfare and interests of this state, the commissioner may institute proceedings in behalf of this state in a court having jurisdiction to abate or enjoin the continuance of the disturbance, obstruction, or interference.
History:1990 c 391 art 7 s 6