HF 4234

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/26/2024 02:20pm

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing the conveyance of certain surplus state land in
Mille Lacs County.

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

Section 1. new text begin PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND BORDERING PUBLIC
WATER; MILLE LACS COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45, 94.09 to 94.16, or any other
law to the contrary, the commissioner of natural resources may convey the surplus land that
is described in paragraph (c) to a federally recognized Indian Tribe for no consideration.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct
errors and ensure accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The land that may be conveyed is located in Mille Lacs County and is described as:
Government Lot 2, Section 16, Township 42 North, Range 26 West, including all riparian
rights.
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new text begin (d) The land borders Mille Lacs Lake and is not contiguous to other state lands. The
Department of Natural Resources has determined that the land is not needed for natural
resource purposes and that the state's land management interests would best be served if
the land were returned to Tribal ownership.
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