Washington SB5472 restricts nonresident aliens from acquiring agricultural, forest, or mineral land unless their home country allows U.S.

Washington SB5472 amends state law to prohibit nonresident aliens from directly acquiring any interest in agricultural, forest, or mineral land unless their country of citizenship allows U.S. citizens to own agricultural real property. This restriction does not apply to U.S. citizens who hold dual citizenship. Exemptions include land acquired through inheritance, security for indebtedness, legal processes, or lien enforcement. The prohibition does not apply to agricultural land associated with food processing facilities.

Washington SB5472 restricts nonresident aliens from acquiring agricultural, forest, or mineral land unless their home country allows U.S.

Washington SB5472 amends state law to prohibit nonresident aliens from directly acquiring any interest in agricultural, forest, or mineral land unless their country of citizenship allows U.S. citizens to own agricultural real property. This restriction does not apply to U.S. citizens who hold dual citizenship. Exemptions include land acquired through inheritance, security for indebtedness, legal processes, or lien enforcement. The prohibition does not apply to agricultural land associated with food processing facilities.