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MS HB807

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 29-1-75 from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2022, maintaining restrictions on corporate and nonresident alien purchases of public lands.

  • Banking corporations may continue to purchase tax-forfeited lands they previously held mortgages on, with lands held for the mortgagor's benefit until debt is satisfied.

  • Nonbanking corporations may purchase tax-forfeited lands subject to acreage limitations under Section 29-1-73.

  • Nonresident aliens may acquire up to 320 acres for industrial development and up to 5 acres for residential purposes, with industrial land reverting to the state if use changes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Public lands; extend repealer on statute prohibiting corporations and nonresident aliens from purchasing.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Property1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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