MN HF4513

Exempts repairs to lawfully established public drainage systems from requiring commissioner permission when consistent with the statutory definition of "repair"

Allows drainage authorities to proceed with repairs if as-built records, reestablished records, or prior commissioner concurrence exists, without further commissioner approval

Requires drainage authorities to notify the commissioner if proposed repairs may affect public waters when records do not exist, with the commissioner having 60 days to concur or noncur on the repair design and configuration

Establishes a process for drainage authorities to reestablish lost or incomplete drainage system records through professional engineer investigation and a technical panel that includes state representation, with panel recommendations binding on the state

Requires the state to pay for necessary work to allow proper use and maintenance of public drainage systems when the commissioner's desired management of public waters or wetlands interferes with system functioning