Minnesota § 160.201 - PUBLIC ROAD DITCHES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 160.201 — PUBLIC ROAD DITCHES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160.201. PUBLIC ROAD DITCHES
Subdivision 1.Improving and draining.
For the purpose of draining public roads and preventing accumulations of water in road ditches, the overflow of which may damage adjacent lands, the various authorities having supervision over public roads, in addition to all other powers granted to said authorities, are authorized and empowered to expend moneys from funds available therefor in repairing, cleaning out, deepening, widening and improving public road ditches within the jurisdiction and supervision of such authorities. The necessity for such work shall be determined by the authorities which now have the supervision of said public roads; provided, that before said work may be done said road supervising authority shall determine that said road ditch as so improved will be provided with an adequate outlet.
Subd. 2.Rental of ditch machinery by county to municipality.
The county board of any county now or hereafter owning machinery or equipment used in the construction and maintenance of ditches may lease such machinery and its incidental appliances to municipalities within such county upon such rate of rental and upon such terms and conditions as the county board may prescribe.
History:
1945 c 36
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 160.201
What does Minnesota Statutes § 160.201 cover?
Section 160.201 ("PUBLIC ROAD DITCHES") 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 § 160.201?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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