Class 2 agricultural property classification modification to include certain farm wineries
This bill modifies Minnesota's property tax classification system to include certain farm wineries under Class 2 agricultural property. By amending state statutes, the legislation allows wineries that meet specific agricultural criteria to qualify for lower tax rates similar to traditional farming operations. The change directly affects winery owners who currently do not fit the existing definitions of agricultural land use, potentially reducing their property tax assessments. The bill requires wineries to demonstrate compliance with agricultural production standards to receive this new classification status.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Referred to Taxes
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Apr 15, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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