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MN HF2705

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Pat Mazorol

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Exempts licensed attorneys and direct employees of licensed attorneys from the real estate closing agent licensing requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 82.641 and related sections.

  • Modifies the license requirement language to reference the exemptions in subdivision 6, clarifying that certain persons do not need to be licensed to act as closing agents.

  • Maintains existing exemptions for title insurance companies, real estate brokers and salespersons, banks and credit unions, and other financial institutions when performing closing services within their corporate powers.

  • Effective the day following final enactment for both amended provisions.

Legislative Description

Closing agents regulated, and licensed attorneys and direct employees of licensed attorneys exempted from the licensing requirements for closing agents.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 260 05/01/12

5/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/17/2012
Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/7/2012

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