MN SF3006

Expands contaminated well disclosure requirements statewide to require sellers to disclose in writing whether property contains a well known to be contaminated before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property not served by a municipal water system.

Requires sellers in Washington County to disclose whether property is located within a special well construction area designated by the commissioner of health, regardless of municipal water service if an unsealed well exists on the property.

Mandates the commissioner of health notify local governments and property owners within special well construction areas by mail at least once every two years with information about the areas and disclosure requirements.

Requires the commissioner of health to amend Minnesota Rules part 4725.5650 to mandate testing of new potable water-supply wells constructed in special well construction areas where perfluorochemicals have been found, with water samples taken within 30 days of construction to confirm absence of perfluorochemicals.

Exempts rule amendments from standard Minnesota rulemaking procedures under chapter 14 and section 14.386.