Nothing in sections 452.08 to 452.13 contained shall be construed to authorize any city of the first class to make any grants or to lease any public utility for a period exceeding 20 years from the making of the grant or lease; provided, that when a right to maintain and operate a public utility for a period not exceeding 20 years is contained in a mortgage or deed of trust to secure any of the certificates (and no such right shall be implied), the period shall commence as provided in section 452.09.
(1490) 1913 c 310 s 7; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 451 - 459 — Local Public Utilities, Enterprises
Chapter 452 — Municipal Ownership Of Utilities
Section 452.08 — Acquisition And Operation.
Section 452.09 — Limit Of Bonds And Certificates.
Section 452.10 — Books; Report.
Section 452.11 — Submission To Voters.
Section 452.12 — Submission; Election.
Section 452.13 — Term Of Grant Or Lease.