Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the private sale of certain tax-forfeited land located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, which otherwise would typically be sold through public auction.

Main Provisions

• St. Louis County is granted permission to sell specific parcels of tax-forfeited land through private sale, bypassing the standard public sale process outlined in Minnesota Statutes chapter 282.
• The attorney general must approve the form of the land conveyance, with authority to correct any land description errors to ensure accuracy.
• The land to be sold is located within specific parcels in the county as described in detail within the bill.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Overrides the usual requirement for public sale of tax-forfeited lands in Minnesota, allowing for a private sale of the designated land parcels in St. Louis County.
• This decision is based on the county's determination that returning these lands to private ownership serves the county's land management interests more effectively.

Relevant Terms

tax-forfeited land, private sale, St. Louis County, public sale, land conveyance, attorney general approval, land management interests