Minnesota HF5141 authorizes the state or a county to acquire property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain.

Minnesota HF5141 amends the state statutes to allow the state or a county to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain. The bill specifies that damages to be paid must include the original cost of the property less depreciation, loss of revenue to the utility, expenses resulting from integration of facilities, and other appropriate factors. The utility cannot acquire the right to furnish electric service during the pendency of the proceedings but may petition the commission for service rights.

Minnesota HF5141 authorizes the state or a county to acquire property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain.

Minnesota HF5141 amends the state statutes to allow the state or a county to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain. The bill specifies that damages to be paid must include the original cost of the property less depreciation, loss of revenue to the utility, expenses resulting from integration of facilities, and other appropriate factors. The utility cannot acquire the right to furnish electric service during the pendency of the proceedings but may petition the commission for service rights.