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This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly authorize public water districts, sewer districts, and combined water and sewer districts established under chapter 116A to install water and sewer lines and related infrastructure within public road rights-of-way. The bill builds upon existing regulations that allow various utility and communication companies to use public roads for constructing and maintaining infrastructure, with the key requirement that such installations do not interfere with public road safety and travel. The new language ensures that these water and sewer districts must follow the same guidelines as other utility entities, including notifying local governing bodies before construction or major repairs, obtaining necessary permits, and adhering to local regulations. By adding this specific provision, the bill clarifies and standardizes the process for water and sewer districts to install infrastructure in public road rights-of-way, potentially streamlining infrastructure development and maintenance for these essential public services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2008&ssn=0&y=2025