Subdivision 1. Includes office, housing. The operators mining the mineral land may use the surface of the land for placing and sheltering machinery, for roads, tramways, drains, water pipes, steam and electric plants, and for other appliances necessary to mine the land. The surface may also be used for office buildings, and for houses for workers and shelter for animals involved in the mining operation.
Subd. 2. No charge for use. A nonoperating co-owner must not charge an operating co-owner for the use under subdivision 1 of the surface of the mineral land.
(9597) 1907 c 177 s 5; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 469 art 8 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 553 - 566 — Declaratory, Corrective And Administrative Remedies
Chapter 560 — Actions Involving Mineral Land
Section 560.01 — In District Court, By Owners Of Half The Land.
Section 560.02 — Complaint Describes Land; Court Decides Ownership.
Section 560.03 — If Suers Own Half And Get Bond, They May Mine.
Section 560.04 — Mining; Accounting; Profits; Liens; Liability.
Section 560.05 — Miners May Use Surface As Necessary.
Section 560.06 — Nonmining Owners Have Access.
Section 560.07 — If Majority Does Not Act, Minority May Take Over.
Section 560.08 — No Liens Except Judgments May Attach To The Land.