Did you know there are actually mowing laws in Minnesota? Three Minnesota's Mowing Laws That Could Result in a $1,000 FineTaratorki Mowing the GrassMinnesota Statutes 115A.931This law states that yard waste like grass clippings is not allowed to be placed in your trash can. Minnesota Statute 160.2715This law doesn't mention grass clippings, but it aims to prevent anything that could create a hazard or obstruct public roadways. Local officials could interpret this to include grass clippings and charge you with a misdemeanor which could come with fines up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. Disposing your grass clippings in the street could be considered littering and the penalty for that is up to a $1,000 fine and possible jail time.