Minnesota § 93.04 - DISPOSITION OF MINERALS RESERVED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 93.04 — DISPOSITION OF MINERALS RESERVED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93.04. DISPOSITION OF MINERALS RESERVED
All minerals in or upon lands which have been or may be sold, granted, conveyed, or in any way transferred by the state shall remain subject to sale, lease, or contract by the state upon the same terms and conditions as are minerals upon lands belonging to the state; and the state and all persons claiming under it shall have the right to enter upon these lands and to prospect for, mine, and remove such minerals and, for this purpose, to construct all necessary roads, buildings, and improvements thereon, including machinery for mining or removing such minerals. All such minerals shall be disposed of by the commissioner in the same manner and on the same terms as minerals on lands belonging to the state.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 93.04
What does Minnesota Statutes § 93.04 cover?
Section 93.04 ("DISPOSITION OF MINERALS RESERVED") 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.
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