Environmental
The Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA) allows citizens to:
ARefuse to pay property taxes on wetland property
BBring legal action to protect natural resources, including air, water, and wildlife✓ Correct
CApply for free environmental cleanup of their property
DOverride local zoning decisions that affect natural resources
Explanation
The Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA) gives any person or organization the right to bring a civil action in court to protect Minnesota's natural resources from pollution, impairment, or destruction. This allows citizens to sue for environmental protection even without a personal property interest.
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