Section 444.26 Towns; Powers; Eminent Domain - Minnesota Statutes

444.26 TOWNS; POWERS; EMINENT DOMAIN.

Subdivision 1.Powers.

For the purpose of designing, planning, improving, and constructing a wastewater treatment system under section 446A.072, a town has all the powers given it under section 115.50.

Subd. 2.Power of eminent domain.

Any town may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire private property within or without the limits of the town for the purpose of carrying out the authority provided in this chapter, including obtaining the right-of-way for sewerage or drainage purposes and an outlet for sewerage or drainage within or without the town limits. Chapter 117 applies to the exercise of eminent domain under this section.

History:

1997 c 82 s 1; 2006 c 214 s 20