SF 632

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 01/31/2019 02:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; property; allowing early termination from the metropolitan
agricultural preserves program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section
473H.09, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 473H.09, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Approval of authority. new text end

new text begin Termination of an agricultural preserve earlier than
the date derived through the application in section 473H.08 may be requested by the owner
eight years after commencement of the preserve. An owner seeking termination under this
subdivision must provide notice to the authority exercising planning and zoning authority
for the land on a form provided by the commissioner of agriculture. The notice must describe
the property for which termination is desired and the date of termination. Termination of
the agricultural preserve and covenant pursuant to this subdivision shall become effective
only upon approval by a majority vote of the authority.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end