AR HB1479

Prohibits governmental entities of the People's Republic of China from purchasing or acquiring title to agricultural land in Arkansas.

Prohibits companies or other entities headquartered in China or directly or indirectly held or controlled by the Chinese government from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land in the state.

Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate alleged violations, issue subpoenas for witnesses and records, and order violators to divest all interests in agricultural land within 90 days.

Requires the Attorney General to commence a circuit court action for judicial foreclosure of agricultural land if the violator fails to divest or if an interest holder objects to the divestiture order.

Protects former owners and other persons holding previous interests from liability for divestiture due to violations and exempts non-subject persons from having to investigate whether others are subject to the restrictions.