This bill establishes a new legal provision in Oklahoma that makes it unlawful for non-citizens, including aliens, to own or acquire land in the state if they use that land to commit a felony offense. Specifically, it outlines that any non-citizen who unlawfully owns land and engages in criminal activity on that property will be guilty of a felony, which carries a penalty of up to two years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Additionally, any property seized in connection with such offenses will be subject to forfeiture under existing laws.
The bill also includes a declaration of emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the bill's intent to address concerns related to land ownership and criminal activity by non-citizens in Oklahoma.