If the board determines that establishment of a proposed watershed district in an establishment petition would not benefit the public welfare and public interest, or would not serve the purpose of this chapter, the board must, by order, dismiss the establishment proceedings. A copy of the order dismissing the establishment proceeding must be mailed immediately to the auditors of counties affected by the proposed watershed district, the commissioner, and the director.
Minn. Stat. § 103D.231
1990 c 391 art 4 s 12