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This bill aims to prohibit the People's Republic of China (PRC), its government agencies, and entities under Chinese jurisdiction from acquiring or leasing farmland in Oregon. Specifically, the legislation declares that any attempts by Chinese entities to purchase, lease, or obtain any interest in real property zoned for exclusive agricultural use will be considered legally void and without effect. The bill's provisions will apply to any such instruments or agreements executed on or after the bill's effective date. This legislation appears to be part of a broader national trend of states seeking to limit foreign, particularly Chinese, land ownership in the United States, often motivated by national security concerns and protecting domestic agricultural interests. By rendering any such land transactions automatically invalid, the bill creates a clear legal barrier to Chinese land acquisition in Oregon's agricultural zones.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB641