Utilities that have acquired a site or route in accordance with this chapter may proceed to construct or improve the site or route for the intended purposes at any time, subject to section 216E.10, subdivision 2, provided that if the construction and improvement has not commenced within four years after a permit for the site or route has been issued, then the utility must certify to the commission that the site or route continues to meet the conditions upon which the site or route permit was issued.
1973 c 591 s 12; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1977 c 439 s 16; 2001 c 212 art 7 s 23; 2005 c 97 art 3 s 19
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 216 - 217 — Utilities
Chapter 216E — Electric Power Facility Permits
Section 216E.01 — Definitions.
Section 216E.02 — Siting Authority.
Section 216E.021 — Solar Energy System Size Determination.
Section 216E.03 — Designating Sites And Routes.
Section 216E.04 — Alternative Review Of Applications.
Section 216E.05 — Local Review Of Applications.
Section 216E.06 — Emergency Permit.
Section 216E.07 — Annual Hearing.
Section 216E.08 — Public Participation.
Section 216E.09 — Public Meetings; Transcripts; Written Records.
Section 216E.10 — Application To Local Regulation And Other State Permits.
Section 216E.11 — Improvement Of Sites And Routes.
Section 216E.12 — Eminent Domain Powers; Power Of Condemnation.
Section 216E.13 — Failure To Act.
Section 216E.14 — Revocation Or Suspension.
Section 216E.15 — Judicial Review.
Section 216E.17 — Enforcement, Penalties.
Section 216E.18 — Biennial Report; Application Fees; Appropriation; Funding.