1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; establishing requirements for acquisition of 
1.3 	easements; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 
1.4 	84.0272, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 84.0272, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 5.Easement information. Parties to an easement purchased under the 
1.9 	authority of the commissioner must:
1.10 	(1) specify in the easement all provisions that are perpetual in nature;
1.11 	(2) file the easement with the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county 
1.12 	in which the land is located; and
1.13 	(3) submit an electronic copy of the easement to the commissioner.

1.14 	Sec. 2. REPORT REQUIRED.
 1.15 	By January 1, 2008, the commissioner of natural resources must report to the 
1.16 	house and senate committees with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources 
1.17 	finance with proposed minimum legal and conservation standards that could be applied 
1.18 	to conservation easements acquired with public money.