1997 Minnesota Statutes

     160.277 Commissioner to grant franchises. 

    Subdivision 1.    Procedure; agreement.  The 
 commissioner of transportation, by public negotiation or bid, 
 shall grant franchises for the purposes of section 160.276.  
 Each franchise agreement shall include the safety rest areas and 
 tourist information centers in a geographical area comprising 
 approximately one-quarter of the land area of the state.  The 
 franchise agreement shall insure that the franchisee provide 
 services throughout the area in as many tourist information 
 centers and safety rest areas as are reasonably necessary for 
 the convenience of travelers.  

    Subd. 2.    Insurance.  The commissioner of 
 transportation shall require the franchisee to obtain liability 
 insurance in an amount prescribed by the commissioner jointly 
 insuring the state and the franchisee against any and all 
 liability for claims for damage occurring wholly or partly 
 because of the existence of the franchise.  

    Subd. 3.    Revenue.  The franchise agreement may 
 provide that a percentage of the gross revenues derived from 
 advertising shall be paid to the state for deposit in the trunk 
 highway fund.  

    HIST: 1980 c 494 s 3