This bill establishes new restrictions on the acquisition of real property by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Iowa. Specifically, it prohibits the DNR from acquiring real property available for sale at public auctions and allows the department to only acquire property from willing donors or sellers who are not under any compulsion from the DNR. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the DNR cannot acquire property for more than its appraised value from nonprofit corporations that have purchased the property at public auctions.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 461A.11 of the Code 2025 to clarify that the commission may accept gifts of land or other property, but this is now subject to the new restrictions outlined in Section 461A.10A. The bill aims to ensure that the DNR's acquisition practices are fair and transparent, promoting voluntary transactions rather than competitive bidding scenarios.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 461A.11