SF 1604 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Farm fencing and equipment exemption provision

This bill exempts certain farm fencing and equipment from Minnesota's sales tax, directly benefiting farmers who purchase these items for agricultural operations. It specifically covers fencing used to contain farmed deer or elk, farm machinery, generators powering farm equipment or livestock facilities, and materials for constructing or repairing farm fencing. The exemption applies to sales made after June 30, 2025, removing tax on these items for agricultural producers. It does not affect general sales tax rates or other exemptions.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
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