(a) A rail service improvement account is created in the special revenue fund in the state treasury. The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account, excluding bond proceeds as authorized by article XI, section 5, clause (i), of the Minnesota Constitution. All money so deposited is appropriated to the department for expenditure for rail service improvement in accordance with applicable state and federal law. This appropriation shall not lapse but shall be available until the purpose for which it was appropriated has been accomplished.
(b) A rail service improvement account is created in the bond proceeds fund. The account consists of state bond proceeds appropriated to the commissioner. Money in the account may only be expended for the purposes specified in section 222.50 that are permitted under the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, clause (a) or (i).
1976 c 204 s 4; Ex1979 c 1 s 45; 1981 c 338 s 2; 1982 c 600 s 3; 1989 c 299 s 5; 2006 c 258 s 36; 1Sp2017 c 3 art 3 s 106; 2018 c 214 art 2 s 10
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.