MN HF3717

Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 282.01, subdivision 3 to modify procedures for selling nonconservation tax-forfeited land parcels.

County boards must separately appraise land and standing timber before sale, with timber appraisals requiring commissioner of natural resources approval based on policy considerations in subdivision 1.

When public improvements are made to tax-forfeited property after forfeiture, the municipality clerk must certify the improvement cost to the county auditor for inclusion as a separate item in the appraised sale value.

Sales of tax-forfeited land are not discharged from liens for public improvement benefits until costs, including penalties, are paid in full.

County auditor in counties with state forests must submit a list of lands to be offered for sale to the commissioner at least 60 days before the first publication, with the 60-day notice requirement waivable for previously appraised parcels.

Effective date is January 1, 2011 for distributions made on or after that date.