Nonprofit corporation exemption under the corporate farm law modified.
This bill modifies Minnesota's corporate farm law to clarify and expand the definitions of family farms and related agricultural entities. It directly affects nonprofit corporations, family trusts, and individuals involved in farming by updating how they are classified under state statutes. The key provision redefines terms like "family farm corporation" and "authorized farm corporation" to include specific ownership structures, such as trusts held by relatives within the third degree of kinship, while maintaining limits on land ownership and non-farming income. By amending the legal definitions, the legislation aims to ensure that these specific types of family-owned agricultural operations continue to qualify for existing exemptions and protections under the law.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
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John Burkel
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