The bill proposes the repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116P.17, which currently mandates that recipients of appropriations from the trust fund must obtain written approval from the commissioner of natural resources before acquiring any interest in real property with those funds. This requirement includes a stipulation that the request for approval must be submitted at least ten business days prior to the proposed acquisition. The bill eliminates this approval process, thereby streamlining the acquisition of land or interests in land by these recipients.

Additionally, the bill includes an effective date clause stating that the repeal will take effect the day following final enactment. By removing the commissioner’s approval requirement, the bill aims to facilitate quicker and more efficient land acquisitions related to natural resources, potentially enhancing the ability of organizations to manage and utilize these lands without bureaucratic delays.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116P.17