SF1406 Summary

• Authorizes public and private sales of tax-forfeited lands and conveyances of state lands across multiple Minnesota counties for economic development and public purposes.

• Permits St. Louis County and Lake County to sell tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters by public or private sale, with private sales allowed at less than appraised value if land reverts to state if not used for approved economic development purposes.

• Requires permanent conservation easements on specified waterfront properties to provide riparian protection, angler access, and Department of Natural Resources management rights, with widths ranging from 50 to 75 feet depending on location.

• Authorizes conveyances of tax-forfeited lands to cities and towns (Pillager, Faribault, Cottage Grove, Stockton, and Wilma) for no consideration for public purposes including parks and town facilities, with reversionary clauses if land use changes.

• Effective the day following final enactment.