This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to prohibit foreign ownership of real property near military installations and to establish penalties for violations. Specifically, it introduces the terms "foreign country of concern" and "foreign organization of concern" to replace the previous term "foreign adversary." The bill prohibits boards of county and city commissioners from approving development agreements with these entities and mandates that they divest any interests in real property within one year of acquisition. Additionally, it outlines the conditions under which these foreign entities may be exempt from the prohibition, such as being a duly registered business with a good standing status for at least seven years and having an active national security agreement with the federal government.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new section that explicitly prohibits foreign countries of concern or foreign organizations of concern from leasing or purchasing critical infrastructure or real property within ten miles of military installations. If these entities fail to divest their interests within the specified time frame, the state's attorney is empowered to take legal action, including issuing subpoenas and commencing court proceedings. The bill also establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, ensuring that any critical infrastructure or real property not divested can be sold at public auction.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-11-70, 40-05-26, 47-01-09