The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 103I.235, to modify the requirements for well disclosure certificates during the sale or transfer of real property. Key changes include the introduction of a nonrefundable fee of $50 for the well disclosure certificate, which must be submitted to the commissioner of health before closing the sale. The bill specifies that the well disclosure certificate must include detailed information about the wells on the property, such as their status and location, and must be signed by the seller or an authorized representative. Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for the implementation of an information technology system to facilitate the electronic submission of these certificates by June 30, 2027.

Furthermore, the bill designates the new property owner as the responsible person for any wells located on the property after the sale. It also includes provisions for the county recorder or registrar of titles to verify and validate the well disclosure certificate information against the deed or other instrument of conveyance. The bill appropriates funds for the development of the information technology system necessary for these processes, ensuring that the system can handle electronic submissions, fee payments, and maintain a searchable database of well disclosure certificates.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 103I.235