Bill > HB1372

This bill amends existing Georgia law to prohibit certain foreign persons and entities, specifically those designated as agents of a foreign government or from countries deemed foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, from acquiring a possessory interest, meaning a right to occupy or use land for more than one year, in land located within a five-mile radius of critical infrastructure, which includes vital systems like energy, water, transportation, and communication networks, without first obtaining approval from the Attorney General. The Attorney General can deny approval if the transaction poses a risk to state or national security, and violations can result in civil penalties of up to $100,000 and forfeiture of the possessory interest, with intentional violations facing additional penalties. This new requirement applies to acquisitions and leases entered into on or after July 1, 2026.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73361