Minnesota § 280.29 - PROCEEDS OF SALE, HOW DISTRIBUTED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 280.29 — PROCEEDS OF SALE, HOW DISTRIBUTED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 280.29. PROCEEDS OF SALE, HOW DISTRIBUTED
The proceeds of any parcel of land so sold, to the amount of taxes, penalties, interest, and costs charged thereon, shall be distributed as provided by law for the distribution of the like sums upon sales for delinquent taxes. The portion thereof due to the state shall be paid to the commissioner of management and budget, and the excess, if any, above the taxes, penalties, interest, and costs charged upon the land, shall be included in such draft and be paid in like manner for the benefit of the state. If any parcel be sold for less than the amount charged thereon, the state taxes shall first be paid and the remainder, if any, distributed pro rata to the several funds for which the taxes were levied.
History:
(2145) RL s 939; 1973 c 492 s 14; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 36; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 280.29
What does Minnesota Statutes § 280.29 cover?
Section 280.29 ("PROCEEDS OF SALE, HOW DISTRIBUTED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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