S.0106

Limitation on alien land ownership

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Limits alien and alien-controlled corporation land ownership in South Carolina to 510,000 acres.

The bill amends South Carolina law to limit the amount of land that can be owned or controlled by aliens or corporations owned by aliens to 510,000 acres. This restriction does not apply to lands owned or controlled by aliens prior to March 9, 1896, or to lands conveyed by an alien to a corporation controlled by that alien. The amendment takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled