2025 Session Last amended: 1984 session

§ 1.046 — Evidence of Consent

Plain-Language Summary

When the federal government gets land in Minnesota, the governor must issue a certificate with the state seal to prove the state agreed to it. The certificate describes the property, how it was acquired, and what rules apply. One copy goes to the secretary of state and one gets recorded with the county.

Practical Notes
This creates a paper trail for all federal land acquisitions in Minnesota. The requirement to record the certificate with the county recorder means there is always a local record showing which lands are under federal jurisdiction and what conditions apply.