43-2A-7. Reports monitored by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall monitor, for compliance to this chapter, biannual reports transmitted to the department pursuant to section 6 of the United States Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978. If this review reveals evidence of noncompliance with this chapter the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shall refer this evidence to the attorney general who shall investigate the case and initiate legal action if necessary in the circuit court district in which the land held in violation of §43-2A-4 is situated.
Source: SL 1979, ch 291, §5; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 14, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02A - Alien Ownership Of Agricultural Land
Section 43-2A-1 - "Agricultural land" defined.
Section 43-2A-2 - Maximum alien ownership of agricultural land--Exceptions.
Section 43-2A-3 - Agricultural land acquired by devise or descent--Time to alienate title.
Section 43-2A-4 - Aliens acquiring agricultural land by process of law--Time to alienate title.
Section 43-2A-5 - Nonresident alien becoming bona fide resident--Right to acquire agricultural land.
Section 43-2A-6 - Agricultural land acquired or held in violation of act--Forfeiture to state.
Section 43-2A-7 - Reports monitored by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.