Non-compliance with the Groundwater Protection Rule will generally first be addressed by providing compliance assistance to the landowner. Except for cases that involve human endangerment, the general progression of penalties involves 1) education, 2) compliance assistance, and 3) enforcement.
The MDA has the general authority to issue administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations of its rules through Minnesota Statutes 18D. Penalty actions are based on the severity of the violation and the facts of the case. The MDA takes a progressive enforcement approach, meaning that repeat violations will be met with stronger penalties than first violations.
The only parties possibly subject to penalties would be those in violation of the fall/frozen soil nitrogen fertilizer application restriction and those who violate a Commissioner’s order for mitigation Level 3 and Level 4. If a regulated party disagrees with a proposed penalty, the party will have the opportunity to challenge it.
Merchandising is the practice and process of displaying and selling products to customers. Point-of-sale promotions place products and signage in key locations to draw customer attention. When a manufacturer/brand owner grows their market reach and “store count” beyond their ability to effectively manage their products in individual stores, they might contract with another company for help. Contracted merchandising and POS promotion may be provided a broker or an independent entity/company with retail chain relationships.
Merchandising is the practice and process of displaying and selling products to customers. Point-of-sale promotions place products and signage in key locations to draw customer attention. When a manufacturer/brand owner grows their market reach and “store count” beyond their ability to effectively manage their products in individual stores, they might contract with another company for help. Contracted merchandising and POS promotion may be provided a broker or an independent entity/company with retail chain relationships.
In brick-and-mortar retail stores, brands compete for limited shelf space. Stores may charge fees for the best locations and for listing products in their grocery advertisements. End cap promotions display products on the very visible “end” of a grocery aisle and are often used for promotional pricing such as Buy One, Get One (BOGO). Retail flyer promotions include product placement in store-sponsored circulars or brochures.
In brick-and-mortar retail stores, brands compete for limited shelf space. Stores may charge fees for the best locations and for listing products in their grocery advertisements. End cap promotions display products on the very visible “end” of a grocery aisle and are often used for promotional pricing such as Buy One, Get One (BOGO). Retail flyer promotions include product placement in store-sponsored circulars or brochures.