Subd. 1. Application for transfer.

1. (a) Upon application by resolution of the governing body of a political subdivision authorized to maintain and operate dams or other control structures affecting public waters, the commissioner, with the approval of the Executive Council, may transfer to the political subdivision the custody of a dam or other control structures owned by the state and under the supervision or control of the commissioner if the commissioner determines that the transfer will promote the best interests of the public. The transfer must be made by order of the commissioner on the terms and conditions the commissioner sets for maintenance and operation of the project.
2. (b) In connection with the transfer, the commissioner may convey land, easements, or other state property pertaining to the project to the transferee by deed or another appropriate instrument in the name of the state, subject to conditions and reservations prescribed by the commissioner. A duplicate of each order, conveyance, or other instrument executed by the commissioner in connection with a transfer must be filed with the commissioner of finance.

Subd. 2. Payment for transfer.

A transfer may be made with or without payment of money to the state, as agreed upon between the commissioner and the transferee. If a payment is received as part of the transfer, the amount must be deposited into the state treasury and credited to the general fund.