The department of natural resources, the historical division of the department of cultural affairs, the state archaeologist appointed by the state board of regents pursuant to section 263B.1, any county conservation board, and any city or agency of a city may acquire by purchase, gift, contract, or other voluntary means, but not by eminent domain, conservation easements in land to preserve scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, riparian lands, wetlands, or forests; promote outdoor recreation, agriculture, or open space; or otherwise conserve for the benefit of the public the natural beauty, natural and cultural resources, and public recreation facilities of the state.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 111D.1; 82 Acts, ch 1199, § 58, 96]
86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1873
C93, § 457A.1
2002 Acts, ch 1012, §1
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