Minnesota § 117.38 - ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 117.38 — ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117.38. ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
When the United States, the state of Minnesota, or other governmental authority having jurisdiction so to do, authorizes change of harbor lines or diversion of channel, or other change in any river, stream, or watercourse in the state of Minnesota, any railway company, terminal company, or depot company incorporated or licensed to engage in the business of transportation of freight or passengers in this state interested in such change by reason of the improvement and enlargement of its property, or otherwise, may acquire the lands and premises needed therefor. Such company may in its own name, either by purchase or by condemnation, obtain the title to such lands and premises or any interest therein, including the lands or any interest therein belonging to any municipal corporation in this 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 § 117.38
What does Minnesota Statutes § 117.38 cover?
Section 117.38 ("ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES") 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 § 117.38?
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