2001 Minnesota Statutes

     117.38 Acquisition of land for certain purposes.  

    When the United States, the state of Minnesota, or other 
 governmental authority having jurisdiction so to do, authorizes 
 change of harbor lines or diversion of channel, or other change 
 in any river, stream, or watercourse in the state of Minnesota, 
 any railway company, terminal company, or depot company 
 incorporated or licensed to engage in the business of 
 transportation of freight or passengers in this state interested 
 in such change by reason of the improvement and enlargement of 
 its property, or otherwise, may acquire the lands and premises 
 needed therefor.  Such company may in its own name, either by 
 purchase or by condemnation, obtain the title to such lands and 
 premises or any interest therein, including the lands or any 
 interest therein belonging to any municipal corporation in this 
 state.  

    HIST: (6574) 1915 c 45 s 1