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     103G.565 Right to overflow, obstruct, or impair highways 
  granted by governing body. 

    Subdivision 1.    Authority.  The governing body of a 
 town or municipality may allow the overflow, obstruction, or 
 impairment of a public street or other highway, or the digging 
 of a raceway in a public street or highway if it is necessary 
 for creating, improving, or operating a waterpower.  

    Subd. 2.    Procedure.  (a) The waterpower must petition 
 the governing body of the town or municipality where the street 
 or highway is located for approval.  

    (b) The governing body of the town or municipality must 
 post notice of the time, location, and purpose of the meeting on 
 the petition for ten days.  At the meeting, testimony may be 
 taken.  The governing body must make an order specifying the 
 terms and conditions of the approval.  

    (c) The expenses of the meeting must be paid by the 
 petitioner, whether the petition is granted or refused.  

    HIST: 1990 c 391 art 7 s 56 

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