Agricultural land: prohibited foreign actors.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Judiciary
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits foreign entities designated as ‘prohibited foreign actors’ from purchasing, leasing, or controlling interests in agricultural land within California. It defines key terms like ‘agricultural land’ and ‘controlling interest,’ and establishes a process for divestiture if violations occur. The bill includes an exemption for land held before January 1, 2027, and specifically excludes certain types of land, such as land used for agricultural research and federally recognized tribal lands.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘agricultural land’ and ‘controlling interest’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Identifies ‘prohibited foreign actors’ based on designations by the U.S. government.
- Prohibits purchases, leases, and control of agricultural land by prohibited foreign actors after January 1, 2027.
- Exempts land held before January 1, 2027, from the prohibition.
- Provides for divestiture of land transferred in violation of the bill.
- Establishes a process for the Attorney General to investigate and enforce the law.
- Specifies how proceeds from the sale of divested land will be distributed.
- Sets a date for the bill's provisions to become operative upon legislative appropriation.
Who is affected
- Foreign governments and businesses
- California agricultural landowners
- Investors seeking to purchase agricultural land in California
- The Attorney General's office
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