Minnesota § 238.39 - LEGAL AUTHORITY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 238.39 — LEGAL AUTHORITY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 238.39. LEGAL AUTHORITY
Every pole, duct, and conduit agreement must contain a provision that the cable communications system shall submit to the public utility company evidence of the cable communications system's lawful authority to place, maintain, and operate its facilities within public streets, highways, and other thoroughfares and shall secure the legally necessary permits and consents from federal, state, county, and municipal authorities to construct, maintain, and operate facilities at the locations of poles or conduit systems of the public utility company that it uses. The parties to the agreement shall at all times observe and comply with, and the provisions of a pole, duct, and conduit agreement are subject to, the laws, ordinances, and rules that in any manner affect the rights and obligations of the parties to the agreement, so long as the laws, ordinances, or rules remain in effect.
History:
1985 c 285 s 39; 2004 c 261 art 7 s 25
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 238.39
What does Minnesota Statutes § 238.39 cover?
Section 238.39 ("LEGAL AUTHORITY") 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 § 238.39?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 238.39 apply to my situation?
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