Section 473H.02 — Definitions.
473H.02 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. For purposes of sections 473H.02 to 473H.17 the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Agricultural preserve or preserve. “Agricultural preserve” or “preserve” means a land area created and restricted according to section 473H.05 to remain in agricultural use. Subd. 3. Agricultural use. “Agricultural […]
Section 473H.03 — Required Size Of Parcel; Exceptions.
473H.03 REQUIRED SIZE OF PARCEL; EXCEPTIONS. Subdivision 1. 40 acres or more. Long-term agricultural land comprising 40 or more acres shall be eligible for designation as an agricultural preserve. Subd. 2. If noncontiguous. Noncontiguous parcels may be included to achieve the minimum acreage requirement in subdivision 1, provided that each parcel is at least ten […]
Section 473H.04 — Authority Must Certify Eligible Preserve Lands.
473H.04 AUTHORITY MUST CERTIFY ELIGIBLE PRESERVE LANDS. Subdivision 1. With maps; published notice. Each authority in the metropolitan area having land classified agricultural pursuant to section 273.13 shall certify by resolution using appropriate maps which lands, if any, are eligible for designation as agricultural preserves. Maps shall be in sufficient detail to identify eligible lands […]
Section 473H.05 — Application; Covenant Agreement.
473H.05 APPLICATION; COVENANT AGREEMENT. Subdivision 1. Before June 1 for next year’s taxes. An owner or owners of certified long-term agricultural land may apply to the authority with jurisdiction over the land on forms provided by the commissioner of agriculture for the creation of an agricultural preserve at any time. Land for which application is […]
Section 473H.06 — Notification.
473H.06 NOTIFICATION. Subdivision 1. Application. Upon receipt of an application, the authority shall determine if all material required in section 473H.05 has been submitted and, if so, shall determine that the application is complete. When used in this chapter, the term “date of application” means the date the application is determined complete by the authority. […]
Section 473H.07 — Commencement Of Preserve.
473H.07 COMMENCEMENT OF PRESERVE. A land area shall be deemed an agricultural preserve and subject to all the benefits and restrictions of sections 473H.02 to 473H.17 commencing 30 days from the date of application. History: 1980 c 566 s 7
Section 473H.08 — Duration.
473H.08 DURATION. Subdivision 1. Till expiration started. Agricultural preserves shall continue until the landowner, the authority, or a state agency or governmental unit initiates expiration as provided in this section. Subd. 2. Expiration by landowner. A landowner may initiate expiration by notifying the authority on a form provided by the commissioner of agriculture. The notice […]