Minnesota § 281.231 - MAINTENANCE; EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 281.231 — MAINTENANCE; EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 281.231. MAINTENANCE; EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS
If the county auditor provides notice as required by section 281.23, the state, agency, political subdivision, or other entity that becomes the fee owner or manager of a property as a result of forfeiture due to nonpayment of real property taxes is not required to expend public funds to maintain any servitude, agreement, easement, or other encumbrance affecting the property. The fee owner or manager of a property may, at its discretion, spend public funds necessary for the maintenance, security, or management of the property.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 281.231
What does Minnesota Statutes § 281.231 cover?
Section 281.231 ("MAINTENANCE; EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS") 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.
How do I cite Minnesota § 281.231?
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