Landowner Responsibilities
The role of the landowner and/or occupant is to protect the productivity of land through the prevention or minimization of soil erosion. As a landowner and/or occupant has the following powers and responsibilities under the Soil Conservation Act:
- Power to appeal a notice.
- Right to refuse entry to buildings or structures at an unreasonable hour.
- Responsibility to prevent or minimize soil loss or deterioration from soil erosion.
- Responsibility to comply with notices given.
- Responsibility to pay for expenses incurred for carrying out remedial measures.
- Responsibility to allow inspectors to carry out their duties.
- Responsibility to hold valid permits and comply with the terms and conditions under which a permit is issued.
Click the link below to view the Soil Conservation Act: