This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, 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 along with specific information about the wells on the property. The bill establishes a timeline for the implementation of an information technology system for managing these certificates, requiring the commissioner to have it operational by June 30, 2028. Additionally, it specifies that the new property owner becomes the responsible person for any wells located on the property after the sale.

The bill also includes several insertions and deletions to clarify the requirements for the well disclosure certificate. Notably, it stipulates that the certificate must include the buyer's name and mailing address, as well as the legal description of the property, and it allows for the use of either a quartile, section, township, and range or a lot, block, and plat name to identify well locations. Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of county recorders and registrars of titles in verifying and recording the well disclosure certificates, ensuring compliance with the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 103I.235