MN HF338

Removes requirement that contiguous land be "commercially viable" when owners of agricultural/residential property can require utilities to condemn additional fee interest land in eminent domain proceedings for high-voltage transmission lines (200 kilovolts or more).

Streamlines the option process by eliminating provisions allowing contract for deed vendees to exercise the condemnation option, applying only to fee owners.

Requires utilities to provide written notice of objections to an owner's election within 60 days, with objections deemed waived if not timely filed, and establishes district court hearing process within 90 days to resolve disputes.

Requires utilities to divest completely of acquired farmland by the time it receives market value payment (minus any diminution from the utility route presence).

Applies to all eminent domain proceedings or actions pending or commenced on or after the day following final enactment.