SB40

Revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land.

Complete·3/12/26

Revises compliance requirements for foreign ownership limits on agricultural land in South Dakota.

This bill amends South Dakota's compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land. It mandates that certain reports be filed with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It imposes civil penalties for non-compliance, including forfeiture of land and termination of leases or easements held by prohibited entities. It also sets a limit of 160 acres for foreign entities, excluding those acquired by devise or inheritance, and those held as security for indebtedness.

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Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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2 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

Jan 15

12:00 AM

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

Mar 10

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 510

Mar 9

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543