SF 4536

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/05/2024 09:24am

A bill for an act
relating to civil law; requiring actual notice for easements held by a government
entity; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [117.80] ACTUAL NOTICE REQUIRED; EASEMENTS.
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new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a local, state, or any other government entity
with an easement over private property must provide actual notice to an owner by mail,
email, or telephone before using the easement. A municipality or state agency failing to
provide actual notice under this section is subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation.
An owner aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring an action in district court to
recover actual damages, any penalties under this section, costs, and reasonable attorney
fees.
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