Minnesota § 465.01 - POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 465.01 — POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 465.01. POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
All cities may exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring private property within or without the corporate limits thereof for any purpose for which it is authorized by law to take or hold the same by purchase or gift and may exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring a right-of-way for sewerage or drainage purposes and an outlet for sewerage or drainage within or without the corporate limits thereof. The procedure in the event of condemnation shall be that prescribed by chapter 117, or that prescribed by the charter of such city.
History:
(1829) RL s 766; 1917 c 424 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 2006 c 214 s 20
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 465.01
What does Minnesota Statutes § 465.01 cover?
Section 465.01 ("POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN") 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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