This bill authorizes Itasca County to conduct private sales of tax-forfeited lands that border public waters, deviating from existing public sale requirements. Specifically, the bill allows the county to sell up to ten percent of such lands, as defined by the effective date of the legislation, under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282. The sales must be conducted in a manner approved by the attorney general, and this new authority is in addition to any existing powers the county has regarding the sale of tax-forfeited lands.

The county has expressed that returning these lands to private ownership aligns with its land management interests. This provision is set to expire on June 30, 2027, indicating a temporary measure to facilitate the sale of these specific lands.