Minnesota § 287.2205 - TAX-FORFEITED LAND
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 287.2205 — TAX-FORFEITED LAND, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 287.2205. TAX-FORFEITED LAND
Before a state deed for tax-forfeited land may be issued, the deed tax must be paid by the purchaser of tax-forfeited land whether the purchase is the result of a public auction or private sale or a repurchase of tax-forfeited land. State agencies and local units of government that acquire tax-forfeited land by purchase or any other means are subject to this section. The deed tax is $1.65 for a conveyance of tax-forfeited lands to a governmental subdivision for an authorized public use under section 282.01, subdivision 1a, for a school forest under section 282.01, subdivision 1a, or for redevelopment purposes under section 282.01, subdivision 1b.
History:
1999 c 31 s 14; 2008 c 154 art 14 s 4; 1Sp2017 c 1 art 16 s 22
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 287.2205
What does Minnesota Statutes § 287.2205 cover?
Section 287.2205 ("TAX-FORFEITED LAND") 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 § 287.2205?
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