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Conservation Purposes Conservation tax -forfeited land may also be sold to a governmental subdivision of the state for less than its market value for the following purposes: 1. Creation or preservation of wetlands 2. Drainage or storage of storm water under a storm water management plan, OR 3. Preservation, or restoration and preservation, of the land in its natural state. (M.S.282.01, Subd. 1a, para. (h)) The options under M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1a, para. (h) require a restrictive covenant for 30 years. The lands may be reconveyed back to the state, at which point the restrictive covenant would cease. if reconveyed lands are to be sold, the county board can take into account the original amount paid when setting the terms of the sale. If the reconveyed lands are unplatted and located outside of an incorporated municipality, the sale is subject to the approval of the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources if the commissioner determines there is a mineral use potential. Other Information COST OF GOVT. PURCHASE. (applies to options 2 & 31 A governmental subdivision is required to pay not less than the value of the property as determined by the county board plus the other costs that would be charged to any other purchaser. In most cases, the value of the property will be the same as the basic sale price which other purchasers must pay. The county board makes the final decision after negotiating with the governmental subdivision. The specific costs that must be paid by a governmental subdivision or state agency to purchase a parcel of tax - forfeited land are outlined below. The list assumes that the basic sale price is paid. 1. The Basic Sale Price 2. The State Deed Fee 3. The 3°Y Surcharge 4. The State Deed Tax S. The County Recording Fee 6. The Agricultural Conservation Fee 6