Environmental
In Minnesota, an individual septic system that does not comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) standards:
AMay be sold as-is with no disclosure
BMust be disclosed and may require upgrade or replacement before or at the time of sale✓ Correct
CIs automatically upgraded by the state at no cost
DOnly requires disclosure if it has failed within the past year
Explanation
Non-compliant septic systems in Minnesota must be disclosed to buyers and may require upgrade or replacement as a condition of sale, particularly for systems that are an 'imminent threat to public health' or located in shoreland zones. This is a significant cost consideration in rural Minnesota real estate transactions.
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