Bill > HF531

This bill addresses county boundary lines and land survey monuments in Minnesota, making several key changes to existing statutes. First, it requires (rather than just allowing) county boards to employ licensed land surveyors to perpetuate and restore United States public land survey corner monuments that have been destroyed or are becoming difficult to identify. The surveyors must create detailed records and file them with the county surveyor or recorder within one year. Second, the bill establishes a new procedure for counties to alter preexisting boundary lines when no existing legal action is pending, requiring them to file a petition with the court administrator, provide notice, and handle associated surveying and recording expenses. Third, the bill mandates that counties conduct a comprehensive assessment of all United States public land survey monuments within their boundaries by December 31, 2027, and restore or preserve any destroyed or obscured monuments by December 31, 2028. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and maintenance of land survey markers and boundary documentation, providing clearer legal records and potentially reducing future boundary disputes. The new provisions will be effective either immediately following enactment or on August 1, 2025, depending on the specific section.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0531&ssn=0&y=2025