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HF 1057

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/08/2023 12:02pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to agriculture; appropriating money for down payment assistance grants.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
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new text begin $750,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $750,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of agriculture to award down payment assistance grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.133. Of the amount appropriated each year, at least
$375,000 is for down payment assistance grants to emerging farmers. If the commissioner
has not awarded $375,000 to emerging farmers by March 1 each year, the commissioner
may award remaining funds to any eligible farmer. For purposes of this section, "emerging
farmer" means farmers who are American Indian or Alaskan Natives, Black or African
American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, members of a community of color,
women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, or any other emerging farmers as
determined by the commissioner.
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