Governance
Note: Statutes frequently change; verify language and status at the following state and federal sites.
State and federal statutes
Establishment of rest areas
23 CFR 752.1 Sec. 752.1 Purpose
23 CFR 752.2 Sec. 752.2 Policy
23 CFR 752.3 Sec. 752.3 Definitions
23 CFR 752.11 Sec. 752.11 Federal Participation
MN Statutes § 86a.04 86A.04 Composition of System
Rest area purpose
23 CFR 752.5 Sec. 752.5 Safety Rest Areas
23 CFR 752.6 Sec. 752.6 Scenic Overlooks
MN Statutes § 86a.05, subd. 12 Subd. 12. State Rest Area; purpose; resource and site qualifications; administration
Rest areas within other jurisdictions
MN Statutes § 86a.08 86A.08 Authorization of Secondary Units
Plans for public transportation facilities
MN Statutes § 160.28, subd. 1 160.28 Plans for Public Travel Facilities
Vending
23 CFR 752.1 Sec. 752.1 Purpose
23 CFR 752.5 Sec. 752.5 Safety Rest Areas
23 CFR 752.8 Sec. 752.8 Privately Operated Information Centers and Systems
23 CFR 752.11 Sec. 752.11 Federal Participation
20 USC 107a (a) 5 Sec. 107a. Federal and State Responsibilities
23 USC 111 Sec. 111. Agreements Relating to Use of and Access to Rights-of-Way
MN Statutes § 160.08, subd. 7 160.08 Controlled Access
MN Statutes § 160.273 160.273 Vending Machines
Advertising
23 CFR 752.7 Sec. 752.7 Information Centers and Systems
CFR 752.8 Sec. 752.8 Privately Operated Information Centers and Systems
MN Statutes § 160.08, subd. 7 160.08 Controlled Access
MN Statutes § 160.2735 160.2735 Sponsorship of Safety Rest Areas
MN Statutes § 160.276 160.276 Travel Information Advertising Program
Sponsorship
MN Statutes § 160.2735 160.2735 Sponsorship of Safety Rest Areas
Advertising device spacing
MN Statutes § 173.08, subd. 2 173.08 Excluded Road Advertising Devices
MN Statutes § 173.16, subd. 4 (d) 173.16 Advertising Device in Business Area
Commercial activities
23 CFR 1.23 Sec. 1.23 Rights-of-Way
23 CFR 752.7 Sec. 752.7 Information Centers and Systems
23 CFR 752.8 Sec. 752.8 Privately Operated Information Centers and Systems
23 USC 111 Sec. 111. Agreements Relating to Use of and Access to Rights-of-Way
MN Statutes § 160.08, subd. 7 160.08 Controlled access
MN Statutes § 160.2725 160.2725 Sales at Safety Rest Areas
MN Statutes § 160.2735 160.2735 Sponsorship of Safety Rest Areas
Explore Minnesota Tourism
MN Statutes § 160.276, subd. 5 160.276 Travel Information Franchise Program
Leasing
23 CFR 710.407 Sec. 710.407 Leasing
MN Statutes § 160.272 160.272 Safety Rest Area and Travel Information Center Leases
Partnerships
MN Statutes § 174.02 174.02 Commissioner's Powers and Duties
MN Statutes § 161.20, subd. 2 161.20 General Powers of Commissioner
MN Statutes § 471.59 471.59 Joint Exercise of Powers
Custodial contracts
MN Statutes § 160.282 160.282 Public Travel Facilities
Crossovers
MN Statutes § 169.305, subd. 1 169.305 Controlled Access Rules and Penalties
Minnesota rest area in South Dakota
MN Statutes § 161.281 161.281 Tourist Information Center in South Dakota
Memorial highway signing
MN Statutes § 161.14, subd. 13 and subd. 26 161.14 Names and Designations of Certain Highways
Great River Road preservation of adjacent areas
MN Statutes § 161.142, subd. 7 161.142 Great River Road
Reports to the Governor
MN Statutes § 161.10 161.10 Investigations, Recommendations, Reports
Rest area dedicated account
MN Statutes § 160.2745 160.2745 Safety Rest Area Account
Parking stay limits
MN Statutes § 160.2721 160.2721 Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Rest Areas