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HF 578

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/17/2011 10:37am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to eminent domain; providing for discharge of a portion of an easement
acquired by condemnation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 117.225.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 117.225, is amended to read:


117.225 EASEMENT DISCHARGE.

Whenever claiming that an easement new text begin or portion of an easement new text end acquired by
condemnation is not being used for the purposes for which it was acquired, the underlying
fee owner may apply to the district court of the county in which the land is situated for an
order discharging the easementnew text begin or portion of the easementnew text end , upon such terms as are just and
equitable. Due notice of said application shall be given to all interested parties. deleted text begin Provided,
however,deleted text end This section shall not apply to easements new text begin or portions of easements new text end acquired by
condemnation by a public service corporation now or hereafter doing business in the state
of Minnesota for any purpose other than construction or expansion of:

(1) a high-voltage transmission line of 100 kilovolts or more, including ancillary
substations; or

(2) a natural gas, petroleum, or petroleum products pipeline, including ancillary
compressor stations or pumping stations.

For purposes of this section, "pipeline" does not include a natural gas distribution
line transporting gas to an end user.