Minnesota § 282.135 - DELEGATION BY COUNTY BOARD
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§ 282.135. DELEGATION BY COUNTY BOARD
Except as provided in section 282.13 and notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the county board may delegate to the county auditor any authority, power, or responsibility relating generally to the administration of tax-forfeited land assigned to the county board this chapter. This delegation includes, but is not limited to, the authority, power, and responsibility to classify tax-forfeited land as conservation or nonconservation property; set the appraisal values and terms of sale and sell at public auction; initiate legal proceedings to cancel purchase and repurchase contracts in default status; authorize reinstatement of canceled tax-forfeited contracts; and authorize former owners and other eligible parties to repurchase tax-forfeited land. If delegation is granted under this section, the county board shall prescribe the conditions for delegation and may revoke the delegation without good cause or prior notice. If the county auditor holds elective office, no delegation shall be made under this section unless the county auditor concurs in the delegation.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
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Section 282.135 ("DELEGATION BY COUNTY BOARD") 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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