Environmental

In Missouri, a property owner who builds over a wetland without a permit may face:

AOnly a property tax increase
BFederal and state enforcement actions including fines and required restoration✓ Correct
COnly MREC disciplinary action
DNo consequences if the wetland is small

Explanation

Unpermitted filling of wetlands violates the Clean Water Act (Section 404) and Missouri law. Violators face federal and state penalties and may be required to restore the wetland.

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