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. Additionally, the DNR is restricted from purchasing property from nonprofit corporations for more than its appraised value if that property was acquired through a public auction.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law by adding a reference to the new section regarding property acquisition restrictions in the context of accepting gifts of land or property. This ensures that any gifts accepted by the commission are subject to the newly established restrictions outlined in section 461A.10A. Overall, the bill aims to create a more regulated process for how the DNR can acquire real property, emphasizing voluntary transactions and fair valuation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 461A.11