Environmental
The presence of wetlands on a Minnesota property is significant because wetlands:
AAutomatically increase property value
BAre protected by state and federal law limiting development and filling✓ Correct
CMust be disclosed only in commercial transactions
DCan be drained by the property owner with city approval
Explanation
Minnesota and federal (Clean Water Act Section 404) law strictly regulate activities in wetlands. Filling or draining wetlands generally requires permits and mitigation, significantly limiting development rights.
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