In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by the constitution, the governor shall be the custodian of all property of the state not especially entrusted by law to other officers and may take possession thereof without legal process and adopt such measures for its safekeeping as the governor deems proper.
Minn. Stat. § 4.01
CUSTODIAN OF STATE PROPERTY.
(54) RL s 26; 1986 c 444
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