Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 222.85 to 222.88, the following terms have the meanings given them in this section.
Subd. 2. Acquiring carrier. "Acquiring carrier" means a business entity that acquires by purchase, lease, or other device a line of railroad, except carriers acquiring an abandoned line, with the intent of operating it for the purpose of continuing the commercial transportation of goods or passengers over the line.
Subd. 3. [Renumbered subd 5]
Subd. 4. Divesting carrier. "Divesting carrier" means a common carrier or business entity engaged in transportation of goods by rail that divests a line of railroad by sale, lease, or other device.
Subd. 5. Labor organization. "Labor organization" has the meaning given it in the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, United States Code, title 29, section 402, and certified under the Railway Labor Act, United States Code, title 45, sections 151 to 163.
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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.