Changes the laws regarding the foreign ownership of agricultural land

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Starting August 28, 2026, this bill prohibits foreign businesses from acquiring agricultural land in the state. Existing foreign owners must sell their land by August 28, 2031, and cannot transfer it to other foreign businesses after August 28, 2026. The Department of Agriculture will track these landholdings and report violations.

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R · PrimeMazzie Christensen
R · CoLisa Durnell

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