This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 273.13, subdivision 23, to modify the definition of agricultural products for the classification of class 2 agricultural property. The bill introduces the term "floriculture" into the definition of agricultural products, which includes the production of bedding and garden plants, foliage plants, potted flowering plants, and cut flowers. Additionally, it clarifies that a greenhouse or building used for growing floricultural or nursery products must be classified as agricultural if primarily used for cultivation, even if it is occasionally used for retail sales.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the classification under this section supersedes any locally administered agricultural policies or land use restrictions regarding minimum or maximum farm acreage. It also specifies that the effective date for these changes will begin with the assessment year 2026. These modifications aim to provide clearer guidelines for property classification related to agricultural use and enhance the support for agricultural activities in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 273.13