South Carolina S0204 restricts alien and foreign adversary ownership of real property within the state.

South Carolina S0204 amends the state code to limit the ownership of real property by aliens and entities controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill defines "foreign adversary" as any government or non-government entity deemed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to have engaged in conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security or citizen safety. It prohibits these entities from acquiring real property within the state, with exceptions for certain U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

South Carolina S0204 restricts alien and foreign adversary ownership of real property within the state.

South Carolina S0204 amends the state code to limit the ownership of real property by aliens and entities controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill defines "foreign adversary" as any government or non-government entity deemed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to have engaged in conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security or citizen safety. It prohibits these entities from acquiring real property within the state, with exceptions for certain U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.