This bill proposes a new law in Minnesota Statutes, specifically chapter 94, that prohibits the commissioner of natural resources from acquiring state land at auction. The legislation explicitly states that the commissioner cannot accept real property that has been acquired by a third party at auction, regardless of any existing laws that may allow such actions.

The intent of this bill is to ensure that state land is not obtained through auction processes, which may lead to concerns about transparency and fairness in the acquisition of natural resources. By establishing this prohibition, the bill aims to maintain a more controlled and accountable approach to land acquisition by the state.