Iowa HF2213 requires counties and cities to transfer mineral rights to surface owners.

Iowa HF2213 mandates that counties and cities divest any interest in minerals they own or control. These interests must be conveyed to the surface owner of the land. The bill specifies that "interest in minerals" refers to a perpetual interest in real estate granting ownership of minerals to someone other than the surface owner. This does not include leases allowing mineral removal. Counties and cities must complete all required conveyances within five years of the bill's effective date.

Iowa HF2213 requires counties and cities to transfer mineral rights to surface owners.

Iowa HF2213 mandates that counties and cities divest any interest in minerals they own or control. These interests must be conveyed to the surface owner of the land. The bill specifies that "interest in minerals" refers to a perpetual interest in real estate granting ownership of minerals to someone other than the surface owner. This does not include leases allowing mineral removal. Counties and cities must complete all required conveyances within five years of the bill's effective date.