Minnesota § 465.49 - MAY SELL LAKE WATER, ICE; SPEND, GET GIFTS TO KEEP UP LAKE
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§ 465.49. MAY SELL LAKE WATER, ICE; SPEND, GET GIFTS TO KEEP UP LAKE
All cities of the fourth class and the city councils of the same, in addition to all powers now possessed by such cities, shall have the power to dredge lakes wholly or partly within the corporate limits of such cities, to park the shores thereof, maintain a water level in such lakes, and expend money therefor.
Such cities are given the right to accept donations from any person, firm, or corporation to aid in defraying such expenses and such cities and the city councils thereof shall have the power to make contracts with any person, firm, or corporation for the taking of water and ice from such lake upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between such city council and the person, firm, or corporation acquiring the right to the use of the water and ice.
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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 § 465.49 cover?
Section 465.49 ("MAY SELL LAKE WATER, ICE; SPEND, GET GIFTS TO KEEP UP LAKE") 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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