HF 1709

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/27/2017 01:44pm

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing public sale of certain tax-forfeited land that
borders public water.

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

Section 1. new text begin PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS BORDERING PUBLIC
WATER; WATONWAN COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
Watonwan County may sell the tax-forfeited lands bordering public water that are described
in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.
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new text begin (b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The lands to be sold are located in Watonwan County and are described as:
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new text begin (1) Lot 2 of Auditor's Subdivision of Government Lot 13, Section 18, Township 105,
Range 31; and
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new text begin (2) Lot 7 of Berndt's Subdivision, Section 8, Township 105, Range 31.
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new text begin (d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best
be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.
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