Minnesota § 473.409 - AGREEMENTS WITH COUNCIL; ENCOURAGEMENT OF TRANSIT USE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 473.409 — AGREEMENTS WITH COUNCIL; ENCOURAGEMENT OF TRANSIT USE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 473.409. AGREEMENTS WITH COUNCIL; ENCOURAGEMENT OF TRANSIT USE
A state department or agency, including the legislative branch, any local governmental unit, or a metropolitan agency may enter into an agreement with the council and other operators for the purpose of encouraging the use of transit by its employees residing in the metropolitan area. The agreement may provide for, among other things: (a) the advance purchase of tokens, tickets or other devices from the council or other operator for use in lieu of fares on vehicles operated by the council or other operator; and (b) special transit service for employees to and from their place of employment, at fares to be agreed upon by the contracting parties. The tokens, tickets, or other devices or services may be made available to employees at reduced rates. Any such agreement and arrangement by a state department or agency shall be submitted to the commissioner of administration for approval before execution. Any operating deficits or subsidy resulting from such agreements shall be assumed by the contracting department, agency, governmental unit, or other commission, unless otherwise provided in an agreement approved by the council.
History:
1977 c 454 s 37; 1984 c 654 art 3 s 128; 1986 c 460 s 41; 1994 c 628 art 3 s 122
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 473.409
What does Minnesota Statutes § 473.409 cover?
Section 473.409 ("AGREEMENTS WITH COUNCIL; ENCOURAGEMENT OF TRANSIT USE") 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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