Minnesota § 160.19 - DRAINAGE DITCH CROSSING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 160.19 — DRAINAGE DITCH CROSSING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160.19. DRAINAGE DITCH CROSSING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
When a road authority constructs a drainage ditch to drain a highway over lands acquired for that purpose and the ditch crosses the right-of-way of any railroad, it shall be the duty of the railroad company upon demand of the road authority to forthwith carry the ditch under and across its right-of-way. The cost of carrying the ditch under or across the railroad shall be divided proportionately between the road authority and the railroad company on the basis of benefits accruing to each. Nothing in this section shall apply to or affect a county ditch, judicial ditch, or public drainage system.
History:
1959 c 500 art 1 s 19; 1961 c 87 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 160.19
What does Minnesota Statutes § 160.19 cover?
Section 160.19 ("DRAINAGE DITCH CROSSING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY") 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 § 160.19?
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