Minnesota § 458.20 - CITY MAY CONDEMN WATER-COVERED LAND FOR SLIPS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 458.20 — CITY MAY CONDEMN WATER-COVERED LAND FOR SLIPS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.20. CITY MAY CONDEMN WATER-COVERED LAND FOR SLIPS
A city of the first class may acquire by eminent domain land covered with water or an easement in the land in the city. The water-covered land must connect with or be near public navigable water other than nearby rivers in or near the city. The city council must first declare by resolution that the land must be taken to open, to lay out, or to improve a slip or other waterway. The taking may include damage, injury, or destruction to the water-covered land. The slip or waterway must lead into or connect with the public navigable water.
History:
(1500) 1905 c 213 s 1; 1976 c 44 s 61; 1985 c 265 art 8 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 458.20
What does Minnesota Statutes § 458.20 cover?
Section 458.20 ("CITY MAY CONDEMN WATER-COVERED LAND FOR SLIPS") 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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