Establishes a credit for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program.

The bill establishes a credit for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program. It amends Minnesota Statutes to provide a $5 per acre credit for eligible properties. The commissioner of agriculture must notify county assessors annually of the location of each certified acre. The county auditor determines the tax reductions allowed and certifies the amount to the commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue reimburses local taxing jurisdictions for the tax reductions.

Establishes a credit for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program.

The bill establishes a credit for certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program. It amends Minnesota Statutes to provide a $5 per acre credit for eligible properties. The commissioner of agriculture must notify county assessors annually of the location of each certified acre. The county auditor determines the tax reductions allowed and certifies the amount to the commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue reimburses local taxing jurisdictions for the tax reductions.