The governing body of any home rule charter city of the third class may construct a municipal electric light and power plant and necessary transmission and distribution systems and operate the same for municipal purposes and sell and dispose of electricity for light, heat, and power purposes to private consumers within and without the city.
(1703-1) 1921 c 91 s 1; 1976 c 44 s 49
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 451 - 459 — Local Public Utilities, Enterprises
Chapter 455 — Electric Light And Power Plants
Section 455.01 — Second, Third Class Charter City May Build, Buy Light Plant.
Section 455.05 — Third Class Charter City May Build, Run Plant; Sell Power.
Section 455.13 — Purchase Of Electricity.
Section 455.14 — Obligation Not Indebtedness.
Section 455.23 — Fourth Class City May Hook Up To Outside Power; Set Rates.
Section 455.24 — Submission To Voters.
Section 455.26 — Extension Of Electric Lines.
Section 455.27 — Powers Of Council.
Section 455.28 — Use Of Streets; Contracts.
Section 455.29 — Municipalities May Extend Electric Service.
Section 455.30 — Not To Extend Into Other Municipalities.
Section 455.31 — Disposal Of Electrical Energy To Private Consumers.
Section 455.32 — Fourth Class City May Sell Extra Power; Conditions.