Minnesota § 173.05 - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 173.05 — ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 173.05. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
The commissioner of transportation shall acquire all rights in property, personal or real, necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 173.01 to 173.11, by purchase, gift, or eminent domain proceedings. All costs of acquisition of such rights shall be necessary for a highway purpose. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit any right, power, or authority to regulate and control the erection or maintenance of advertising devices under the provisions of any other law of this state.
History:
1965 c 828 s 5; 1976 c 166 s 7
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 173.05
What does Minnesota Statutes § 173.05 cover?
Section 173.05 ("ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 173.05?
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