Minnesota § 365.16 - POLICE AND FIRE APPARATUS

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 365.16 — POLICE AND FIRE APPARATUS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 365.16. POLICE AND FIRE APPARATUS

A town board may annually levy the tax it decides is necessary for police and fire apparatus and to operate and keep up the apparatus. The tax must not be more than the amount that the electors allowed for the purpose. The board may enter into any contracts necessary to get, operate, and keep up the apparatus and shall control the apparatus. If the apparatus is shared under section 365.17 with home rule charter or statutory cities or other towns, the control must be shared with them.

History:

(1027-2) 1927 c 30 s 2; 1953 c 57 s 2; 1955 c 107 s 2; 1961 c 674 s 2; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1987 c 229 art 8 s 1

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Minnesota Statutes § 365.16 cover?

Section 365.16 ("POLICE AND FIRE APPARATUS") 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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