HF 3974

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 05/09/2016 04:14pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; requiring county approval of certain land
acquisitions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 97A.056, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Local approval of land acquisitions. new text end

new text begin A recipient of money appropriated
from the outdoor heritage fund that acquires land in fee title with the appropriation must
receive county approval prior to acquiring the land. The recipient must follow the process
for obtaining county approval under section 97A.145, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2016, and applies to land
acquired with money appropriated on or after that date.
new text end