SF 1605

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/17/2013 08:40am

A bill for an act
relating to state lands; authorizing the exchange of certain state lands.

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

Section 1. new text begin EXCHANGE OF STATE LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 92.461, and the riparian restrictions
in Minnesota Statutes, section 94.342, subdivision 3, the commissioner of natural resources
may, with the approval of the Land Exchange Board, as required under the Minnesota
Constitution, article XI, section 10, and according to the remaining provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, sections 94.342 to 94.347, exchange the land described in paragraph (c).
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new text begin (b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The
attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct errors
and ensure accuracy.
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new text begin (c) The state lands that may be conveyed are located in St. Louis County and are
described as:
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new text begin (1) Section 6, Township 54, Range 17;
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new text begin (2) Sections 1, 2, 11, and 12, Township 54, Range 18;
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new text begin (3) Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33,
Township 55, Range 17;
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new text begin (4) Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 22, 24, 25, 27, and 36, Township 55, Range
18; and
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new text begin (5) Sections 25, 26, 34, and 36, Township 56, Range 18.
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new text begin (d) Prior to initiating a land exchange pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 94.343,
the commissioner of natural resources shall consult with the Legislative Permanent School
Fund Commission to obtain its advice on the proposed priority lands for exchange.
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