The legislature finds and determines that integrated transportation systems, including railways, highways and airways, are necessary in order to meet the economic and energy needs of the citizens of the state, both now and in the future. The legislature finds that a portion of the present railroad system in the state does not provide adequate service to citizens of the state. The legislature further finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the state to establish and fund a rail service improvement program and to establish a railroad planning process in order to preserve and improve essential rail service in the state.
1976 c 204 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 222 — Railroad Commerce And Property
Section 222.01 — Air Rights Affecting Public Service Company.
Section 222.025 — Right-of-way, Easement, Procedure.
Section 222.05 — Municipal Transfer Of Public Land.
Section 222.26 — Right-of-way Over Public Way.
Section 222.27 — Power To Acquire Property.
Section 222.29 — Contractor's Bond; Liability Of Company.
Section 222.30 — Liability Of Company After Notice.
Section 222.33 — Office In State.
Section 222.34 — Land Grant Railroad Company.
Section 222.36 — Power Of Eminent Domain In Certain Cases.
Section 222.37 — Public Road; Use, Restriction.
Section 222.46 — Rail Service Improvement Act; Purpose.
Section 222.49 — Rail Service Improvement Accounts; Appropriation.
Section 222.50 — Rail Service Improvement Program.
Section 222.51 — Participation By Political Subdivision.
Section 222.52 — Cooperation Between States.
Section 222.53 — Acceptance Of Federal Money.
Section 222.54 — Access To Information.
Section 222.545 — Advocacy Of Improved Service.
Section 222.55 — Rail User And Rail Carrier Loan Guarantee Program; Purpose.
Section 222.57 — Rail User And Rail Carrier Loan Guarantee Account.
Section 222.58 — Insurance Of Loan.
Section 222.59 — Investment Of Funds.
Section 222.60 — Maximum Amount Of Insurance Issued.
Section 222.62 — Cooperation Of Other State Agencies.
Section 222.63 — Abandoned Right-of-way; State Rail Bank.
Section 222.631 — Definitions.
Section 222.632 — Right Of First Refusal.
Section 222.64 — Employment Preference.
Section 222.86 — Acquisition Reporting And Disclosure.