MN HF3440

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 276.02 to allow county treasurers to accept property tax payments by electronic means, including e-checks, direct debits, and money orders, in addition to U.S. currency and checks.

Authorizes county boards by resolution to impose charges on dishonored checks or electronic payments, with such charges becoming a lien on the property in the same manner as other fines, forfeitures, and penalties.

Permits county boards by resolution to authorize treasurers to accept real property tax payments by credit card with a fee commensurate with card issuer costs.

Provides that if a credit card transaction is voided or reversed, the property tax lien under section 272.31 is revived and reattached as if the transaction never occurred, protecting lienholder rights.

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 279.025 to allow delinquent property tax payments and special assessments to be paid by electronic means, including e-checks, direct debits, and money orders.

Effective date for both sections is property taxes payable in 2011 and thereafter.