1. Prohibition. A person without authority from the commissioner may not:
A. Tamper with a department dam;
B. Open or close gates or sluiceways of a department dam;
C. Add or remove flashboards of a department dam; or
D. Otherwise damage or destroy a department dam.
For purposes of this subsection, "department dam" means a dam owned or operated by the department, including dams in a fish hatchery or rearing station.
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.