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MI SB0010
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits foreign governments, state-sponsored enterprises, and individuals acting on their behalf from purchasing or acquiring farmland in Michigan
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Allows foreign governments or state-sponsored enterprises that owned farmland before October 1, 2023 to retain that land but bars them from acquiring additional farmland
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Defines "farmland" as land zoned for agricultural use capable of producing crops, livestock, poultry, timber, dairy, orchard products, ranching, or hemp
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Defines "state-sponsored enterprise" as any entity where a foreign government holds a controlling interest (50% or more ownership) or primary interest serving foreign geopolitical aims
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Exempts farmland acquisitions made under United States treaties from the prohibition
Legislative Description
Property: land sales; sale or transfer of real property to foreign entities; prohibit. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds sec. 36a.
Property: land sales
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
1/8/2025