1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to taxation; abatement; authorizing the city
1.3 	of Bemidji to extend the duration of an economic
1.4 	development abatement.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. CITY OF BEMIDJI; DURATION EXTENSION FOR TAX
1.7 	ABATEMENT.
 1.8 	Notwithstanding the limitation in Minnesota Statutes,
1.9 	section 469.1813, subdivision 6, the city of Bemidji may extend
1.10 	the duration of the tax abatement for development within the
1.11 	fairgrounds district of the city for an additional four years
1.12 	beyond the duration permitted under that section.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective upon compliance
1.14 	by the city of Bemidji with the provisions of Minnesota
1.15 	Statutes, section 645.021.