NC Farmland and Military Protection Act
Plain English Summary
This bill prohibits foreign governments designated as adversarial by the U.S. State Department from purchasing, leasing, or holding interests in North Carolina agricultural land and land within a 75-mile radius of military installations. Any such transactions would be declared void under the law.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects North Carolina's food security and agricultural independence by preventing potential adversarial nations from controlling farmland that feeds the state and nation. Proponents also contend the bill safeguards military installations and sensitive defense infrastructure by restricting foreign acquisition of land near these critical facilities, ensuring national security.
Arguments Against
Opponents may raise concerns that the bill could face constitutional challenges related to property rights and interstate commerce restrictions. Critics might also question the practical enforceability of determining foreign government control through complex business ownership structures, and whether the broad 75-mile military buffer zone could unnecessarily restrict legitimate foreign investment in rural areas.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 21
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 1
Primary Sponsor
Senator · District 48
