This bill proposes a new law in Minnesota Statutes, specifically under chapter 94, that prohibits the commissioner of natural resources from acquiring real property 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 acquisitions are conducted through means other than auctions, potentially to promote transparency and fairness in the acquisition process. By establishing this prohibition, the bill aims to safeguard the integrity of state land management practices.