A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled “Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate,” by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding sections 36a and 36b.
The bill updates the law to allow foreign individuals owning agricultural land prior to these amendments to retain their holdings but face restrictions on acquiring more, except through inheritance or legal processes. The bill mandates foreign persons to register agricultural land holdings with the Department, providing details such as the owner's name, location, and size of the land, and the acquisition date.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
