Minnesota § 38.03 - LEASE OF COUNTY LANDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 38.03 — LEASE OF COUNTY LANDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.03. LEASE OF COUNTY LANDS
The county board of any county may lease to agricultural societies established and existing in its county, for such period and on such terms as it shall deem expedient, any lands of the county, including any portion of lands of the county used as a poor farm, to be used by the society for fair purposes. The society may construct on the leased land, suitable buildings, racetracks, and other improvements; provided, that in case of the leasing by the county board of any county of lands previously set aside as a poor farm, such improvements shall be constructed according to a plan previously submitted to the county board and approved by it.
History:
(7887) RL s 3099; 1915 c 346 s 1; 1955 c 618 s 5
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 38.03
What does Minnesota Statutes § 38.03 cover?
Section 38.03 ("LEASE OF COUNTY LANDS") 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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