SB 40·SD·senate
revise the compliance requirements for limitations on foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-11
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
The bill updates South Dakota’s statutes governing foreign ownership of farm land, clarifying who may own, lease, or hold easements and setting new reporting and penalty procedures. It limits prohibited entities from owning or leasing land except for specific research or contract‑feeding uses, caps foreign ownership at 160 acres, and requires USDA reports to be filed with the state. The changes aim to improve enforcement and protect state agricultural resources.
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