Minnesota § 414.039 - EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON EASEMENTS

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 414.039 — EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON EASEMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 414.039. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON EASEMENTS

If a municipality annexes property in which the affected township holds any easement for the benefit of the public, the township's easement interest continues unless otherwise agreed to by the township.

History:

1Sp2003 c 19 art 2 s 61

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 414.039

What does Minnesota Statutes § 414.039 cover?

Section 414.039 ("EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON EASEMENTS") 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 § 414.039?

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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?

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