Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 453.62 (2026)

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Subdivision 1.Liberally, broadly.

Sections 453.51 to 453.62 shall be construed liberally to effectuate its legislative intent and purpose, as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by sections 453.51 to 453.62, and all authority granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate this intent and purpose and not as a limitation of powers.

Subd. 2.This chapter prevails.

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between sections 453.51 to 453.62 and any other law or charter provision, the provisions of sections 453.51 to 453.62 shall prevail.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1997–1998 · leading case: S. Minnesota Mun. Power Agency v. Boyne, 578 N.W.2d 362 (Minn. 1998).

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S. Minnesota Mun. Power Agency v. Boyne, 578 N.W.2d 362 (Minn. 1998). · cites it 9× “Minn.Stat. § 453.62, subd. 1. This mandate reemphasizes SMMPA's private corporation attributes and its right to be governed pursuant to its duly-adopted bylaws.”

S. Minnesota Mun. Power Agency v. Boyne, 563 N.W.2d 761 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 6× “In addition, the district court noted that: (1) Minn. Stat. § 453.62 , subd. 1 (1996), provides for a liberal construction of the laws governing municipal power agencies to effectuate its legislative intent and purpose; and (2) Minn.”

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