1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to eminent domain; repealing certain exemptions for public service 
1.3 	corporations;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 117.225; repealing 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 117.189.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 117.225, is amended to read:
1.7 	117.225 EASEMENT DISCHARGE.
1.8 	Whenever claiming that an easement acquired by condemnation is not being used 
1.9 	for the purposes for which it was acquired, the underlying fee owner may apply to the 
1.10 	district court of the county in which the land is situated for an order discharging the 
1.11 	easement, upon such terms as are just and equitable. Due notice of said application shall 
1.12 	be given to all interested parties. Provided, however, this section shall not apply to 
1.13 	easements acquired by condemnation by a public service corporation now or hereafter 
1.14 	doing business in the state of Minnesota.

1.15 	Sec. 2.  REPEALER.
 1.16 	Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 117.189, is repealed.