SF2704

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to authorize the sale of a specific piece of tax-forfeited land in Sibley County, Minnesota, through a private sale. This land borders public water, specifically High Island Lake.

Main Provisions

• Private Sale Authorization: The bill permits the private sale of tax-forfeited land located in Sibley County. Typically, such sales would go through a public bidding process, but this bill provides an exception.
• Attorney General Approval: The sale and conveyance process must use a form approved by the Minnesota Attorney General. The Attorney General is also authorized to correct any errors in the land description to ensure accuracy.
• Specific Land Description: The land detailed in the bill is located in Government Lot 3, Section 27, Township 114 North, Range 28 West, and consists of 0.35 acres. The exact boundaries are meticulously described with coordinates.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Exception to Standard Process: Current Minnesota statutes require tax-forfeited lands to be sold through public means unless specified otherwise. This bill creates an exception by allowing the specified land to be sold privately.
• Adjustment to Land Management Policy: The bill reflects a decision by Sibley County that returning the land to private ownership aligns better with the county's land management goals.

Relevant Terms

• Tax-forfeited land
• Private sale
• Public water
• Land conveyance
• Land management
• Sibley County
• High Island Lake