Landowner Responsibilities

Landowners and occupants play a critical role in protecting soil productivity by preventing or minimizing soil erosion. Under the Soil Conservation Act , they have specific powers and responsibilities, including:

• 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.