Minnesota § 160.215 - SNOW REMOVAL; SALT AND CHEMICALS RESTRICTED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 160.215 — SNOW REMOVAL; SALT AND CHEMICALS RESTRICTED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160.215. SNOW REMOVAL; SALT AND CHEMICALS RESTRICTED
In order to:
(1) minimize the harmful or corrosive effects of salt or other chemicals upon vehicles, roadways, and vegetation;
(2) reduce the pollution of waters; and
(3) reduce the driving hazards resulting from chemicals on windshields;
road authorities, including road authorities of cities, responsible for the maintenance of highways or streets during periods when snow and ice are prevalent, shall utilize such salt or other chemicals only at such places as upon hills, at intersections, or upon high-speed or arterial roadways where vehicle traction is particularly critical, and only if, in the opinion of the road authorities, removal of snow and ice or reduction of hazardous conditions by blading, plowing, sanding, including chemicals needed for free flow of sand, or natural elements cannot be accomplished within a reasonable time.
History:
1971 c 622 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 160.215
What does Minnesota Statutes § 160.215 cover?
Section 160.215 ("SNOW REMOVAL; SALT AND CHEMICALS RESTRICTED") 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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