Minnesota § 222.53 - ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 222.53 — ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 222.53. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY
The commissioner may exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for, accept, and disburse any federal money, including the power to:
(1) establish an adequate plan for rail service in the state as part of an overall planning process for all transportation services in the state, including a suitable process for updating, revising, and amending the plan;
(2) administer and coordinate the plan with other state agencies, and provide for the equitable distribution of resources;
(3) develop, promote, and support safe, adequate, and efficient rail transportation services; employ qualified personnel; maintain adequate programs of investigation, research, promotion, and development, with provisions for public participation; and take all practical steps to improve transportation safety and reduce transportation-related energy utilization and pollution;
(4) adopt and maintain adequate procedures for financial control, accounting, and performance evaluation in order to assure proper use of state and federal money; and
(5) do all things otherwise necessary to maximize federal assistance to the state.
History:
1976 c 204 s 8; Ex1979 c 1 s 36; 2012 c 287 art 4 s 43
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 222.53
What does Minnesota Statutes § 222.53 cover?
Section 222.53 ("ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY") 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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