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MS SB2004

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the automatic repeal date for Mississippi Code Section 29-1-75 from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2026

  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting corporations, nonresident aliens, and associations composed of nonresident aliens from purchasing public lands in Mississippi

  • Continues allowing banking corporations to purchase tax-forfeited lands they previously owned or held mortgages on, regardless of acreage limitations

  • Permits nonresident aliens to acquire up to 320 acres of public lands for industrial development and up to 5 acres for residential purposes

  • Requires land acquired by nonresident aliens for industrial development to escheat back to the selling public body if no longer used for that purpose

Legislative Description

Public lands; extend repealer on section prescribing who may purchase.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Property2/10/2022
Public Property1/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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