(a) Sections 117.031; 117.036; 117.055, subdivision 2, paragraph (b); 117.186; 117.187; 117.188; and 117.52, subdivisions 1a and 4, do not apply to the use of eminent domain authority by public service corporations for any purpose other than construction or expansion of:
(1) a high-voltage transmission line of 100 kilovolts or more, or ancillary substations;
(2) a natural gas, petroleum, or petroleum products pipeline, or ancillary compressor stations or pumping stations; or
(3) a light rail transit or bus rapid transit line.
(b) For purposes of an award of appraisal fees under section 117.085, the fees awarded may not exceed $1,500 for all types of property except for a public service corporation's use of eminent domain for:
(1) a high-voltage transmission line, where the award may not exceed $3,000; and
(2) a light rail transit or bus rapid transit line, where the award shall be as provided in section 117.085.
(c) For purposes of this section, "pipeline" does not include a natural gas distribution line transporting gas to an end user.
2006 c 214 s 14; 2009 c 110 s 3; 2010 c 288 s 1; 1Sp2017 c 3 art 3 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 117 - 119 — Eminent Domain; Local Depositories And Investments
Section 117.012 — Preemption; Public Use Or Purpose.
Section 117.016 — Joint Acquisition Of Land.
Section 117.025 — Definitions.
Section 117.027 — Condemnation For Blight Mitigation And Contamination Remediation.
Section 117.031 — Attorney Fees.
Section 117.035 — Proceedings, By Whom Instituted.
Section 117.036 — Appraisal And Negotiation Requirements.
Section 117.041 — Entry For Survey Or Environmental Testing.
Section 117.0412 — Local Government Public Hearing Requirements.
Section 117.043 — Compelling Delivery Of Possession.
Section 117.045 — Compelling Acquisition In Certain Cases.
Section 117.054 — Copies Of Appraisal To Landowner.
Section 117.055 — Petition And Notice.
Section 117.065 — Notices Of Pendency And Abandonment; Required Recordings.
Section 117.075 — Hearing; Commissioners; Order For Taking.
Section 117.085 — Commissioners, Powers, Duties.
Section 117.086 — Noncontiguous Tracts, Treatment As Unit.
Section 117.087 — Prepayment Penalties; Damages.
Section 117.105 — Filing Of Report, Time, Failure To Report.
Section 117.115 — Report, Notice.
Section 117.125 — Deposit In Court.
Section 117.135 — Taxes And Assessments.
Section 117.145 — Appeal: Deadline, Notice, Service, Contents; By Other Parties.
Section 117.155 — Payments; Partial Payment Pending Appeal.
Section 117.165 — Jury Trials; Disclosure.
Section 117.175 — Trial, Burden Of Proof, Costs.
Section 117.184 — Compensation For Removal Of Legal Nonconforming Use.
Section 117.186 — Compensation For Loss Of Going Concern.
Section 117.187 — Minimum Compensation.
Section 117.188 — Limitations.
Section 117.189 — Public Service Corporation Exceptions.
Section 117.195 — Interest; Award, When Payable; Dismissal; Costs.
Section 117.205 — Final Certificate.
Section 117.21 — Easement May Include Snow Fences.
Section 117.215 — Estate Acquired.
Section 117.225 — Easement Discharge.
Section 117.226 — Right Of First Refusal.
Section 117.231 — Payment In Installments.
Section 117.232 — Direct Purchase.
Section 117.38 — Acquisition Of Land For Certain Purposes.
Section 117.39 — Proceedings Under Power Of Eminent Domain.
Section 117.40 — Municipality May Contest.
Section 117.41 — Conveyance, To Whom Made.
Section 117.47 — Permits; Licenses.
Section 117.471 — Easements Over Tax-forfeited Lands, Approval.
Section 117.48 — Crude Oil Pipeline Companies, Eminent Domain.
Section 117.51 — Cooperation With Federal Authorities; Reestablishment Costs Limit.
Section 117.52 — Uniform Relocation Assistance.
Section 117.521 — Waiver Of Relocation Benefits.
Section 117.53 — Authorization.
Section 117.54 — No Additional Damages Created.
Section 117.55 — Payments Not Considered For Public Assistance Purposes.
Section 117.56 — Inapplicability To Hazardous And Substandard Building Proceedings.