1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to civil law; requiring actual notice for easements held by a government 
1.3 	entity;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 117.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [117.80] ACTUAL NOTICE REQUIRED; EASEMENTS.
1.6 	Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a local, state, or any other government entity 
1.7 	with an easement over private property must provide actual notice to an owner by mail, 
1.8 	email, or telephone before using the easement. A municipality or state agency failing to 
1.9 	provide actual notice under this section is subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation. 
1.10 	An owner aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring an action in district court to 
1.11 	recover actual damages, any penalties under this section, costs, and reasonable attorney 
1.12 	fees.