Chapter 216A — Railroad Passenger Service Provided

174.60 Railroad Passenger Service Provided This law establishes that Minnesota needs a balanced transportation system, including rail passenger service. It … 174.61 Definitions This section defines terms used in the rail passenger service laws. 'Corporation' means Amtrak. 'Governmental unit' … 174.62 Authority to Enter Into Agreement The commissioner of transportation and local governmental units can enter into agreements with Amtrak or railroads to … 174.63 Public Hearing; Notice Before the state or a local government enters into a rail passenger service agreement, a public hearing must be held. … 216A.01 Department and Commission; Powers and Duties This section establishes the Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission as separate entities with … 216A.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the public utilities regulation laws, including 'commission' (the Public … 216A.03 Public Utilities Commission The Public Utilities Commission is made up of five members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the … 216A.035 Conflict of Interest Members of the Public Utilities Commission must avoid conflicts of interest. They cannot have financial interests in … 216A.036 Employment Restrictions; Civil Penalty After leaving the Public Utilities Commission, former members face employment restrictions. They cannot immediately go … 216A.037 Ex Parte Communications; Code of Conduct; Rules There are strict rules against ex parte communications with Public Utilities Commission members about pending cases. The … 216A.04 Executive Secretary; Commission Employees The Public Utilities Commission has an executive secretary and other employees to carry out its work. The executive … 216A.05 Commission Functions and Powers The Public Utilities Commission has broad powers to regulate utilities, including setting rates, establishing service … 216A.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216A.07 Commissioner Powers and Duties The commissioner of commerce has specific powers and duties related to energy regulation and utility oversight. The … 216A.08 Continuation of Rules of Public Service Department Rules that were in effect under the former Public Service Department continue to apply under the Department of Commerce … 216A.085 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 216A.09 Actions The attorney general handles legal actions for the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Commerce. The … 216A.095 Cooperation Between Department and Commission The Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission must cooperate and share information to carry out their … 216A.10 This section has been renumbered to section 174.60 and is no longer located here. 216A.11 This section has been renumbered to section 174.61 and is no longer located here. 216A.12 This section has been renumbered to section 174.62 and is no longer located here. 216A.13 This section has been renumbered to section 174.63 and is no longer located here.