Minn. Stat. § 15.161
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§ 15.161 ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL LANDS OR BUILDINGS; CONSULTATION WITH LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES.
Official statutory text
The head of a state department or agency shall consult with the chair of the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee and the chair of the senate Finance Committee before accepting any federal land or buildings thereon or any interest therein which is declared surplus by federal authorities and obtaining a recommendation thereon which shall be advisory only. Failure to obtain a recommendation thereon promptly shall be deemed a negative recommendation.
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