SF2381

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allow Itasca County in Minnesota to sell a portion of its tax-forfeited lands that are adjacent to public waters through private sales. This is aimed at returning these lands to private ownership to better serve the county's land management interests.

Main Provisions

• Private Sale Authorization: The bill permits the private sale of up to 10% of tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters within Itasca County.
• Legal Overrides: This authorization is granted notwithstanding existing Minnesota statutes that typically regulate the sale of such lands, including public sale provisions.
• Attorney General Approval: The form of the land conveyance must be approved by the attorney general to ensure proper legal procedures are followed.
• Expiration Date: The authorization for these private sales is temporary, with an expiration set for June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill overrides specific provisions of Minnesota statutes that would typically govern the sale of tax-forfeited lands, specifically allowing private sales, which are generally not the norm.
• This allows a more flexible approach to managing certain lands by providing the county with additional options for land disposition.

Relevant Terms

tax-forfeited lands, Itasca County, private sale, public water, land management, Minnesota statutes, attorney general, land conveyance.