The bill proposes the repeal of a specific provision in Minnesota Statutes that governs the maintenance of closed or abandoned town roads. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 365.10, subdivision 11, which allows town electors to authorize the town board to decide on the opening or maintenance of town roads or cartways that have not seen any maintenance or construction for 25 years or more.

By removing this subdivision, the bill effectively removes the framework that permits town boards to manage these long-abandoned roads, thereby streamlining the legal process surrounding town road maintenance and potentially reducing the administrative burden on local governments. The repeal signifies a shift in how abandoned town roads are handled, potentially leading to fewer obligations for town boards regarding these roads.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 365.10