Minnesota § 161.411 - SALE OF SURPLUS EARTH MATERIAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 161.411 — SALE OF SURPLUS EARTH MATERIAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161.411. SALE OF SURPLUS EARTH MATERIAL
Whenever the plans for the construction of a trunk highway indicate that there will be a surplus of earth materials from the roadway excavation of such trunk highway, and a political subdivision or public agency of the state indicates that it has use for all or part of such surplus earth materials, the commissioner of transportation may enter into an agreement for the sale of such surplus materials on an equitable basis to such political subdivision or agency. Prior to such agreement the state in its proposal shall require a bid item reflecting either an increased or decreased cost to the state by reason of the proposed sale of such material. If such bid item indicates an increased cost to the state, the materials shall not be sold for less than such increased cost.
History:
1965 c 301 s 1; 1976 c 166 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 § 161.411
What does Minnesota Statutes § 161.411 cover?
Section 161.411 ("SALE OF SURPLUS EARTH MATERIAL") 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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