Difference between revisions of "Aliens in Missouri"

Latest revision as of 14:23, 17 April 2019

Overview

In general, non-U.S. citizens and entities of foreign countries are permitted to buy, own, and sell real estate in Missouri. MO Rev Stat § 442.560. They are prohibited from owning agricultural land as defined in MO Rev Stat § 442.566 which is basically anything large than five (5) acres capable of supporting agricultural use.

There is an exception to this prohibition carved out for counties located adjacent to Oklahoma. MO Rev Stat § 442.560 and MO Rev Stat § 442.571. There is also an exception if the land in question can be used for immediate or potential use for non-farming purposes. MO Rev Stat § 442.591. There is a reporting requirement for any ownership of agricultural lands by non-U.S. citizens or entities. MO Rev Stat § 442.592.

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-Aliens and corporations of foreign countries may acquire, hold and sell real estate (Section 442.560 Mo. Rev. Statutes) except for agricultural land which is defined as any tract of land more than five acres which is capable of supporting an agricultural enterprise. (Section 442.566 Mo. Rev. Statutes)
+==Overview==
-Missouri law generally prohibits aliens or foreign businesses from acquiring agricultural land in the state, unless the land is acquired for immediate or potential use in non-farming purposes. See Mo. Ann. Stat. §§ 442.571-442.592.
+In general, non-U.S. citizens and entities of foreign countries are permitted to buy, own, and sell real estate in Missouri. [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2011/titlexxix/chapter442/section442560/ MO Rev Stat § 442.560]. They are prohibited from owning agricultural land as defined in [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2005/t29/4420000566.html MO Rev Stat § 442.566] which is basically anything large than five (5) acres capable of supporting agricultural use.
+There is an exception to this prohibition carved out for counties located adjacent to Oklahoma. [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2011/titlexxix/chapter442/section442560/ MO Rev Stat § 442.560] and [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2005/t29/4420000571.html MO Rev Stat § 442.571].  There is also an exception if the land in question can be used for immediate or potential use for non-farming purposes. [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2005/t29/4420000591.html MO Rev Stat § 442.591].  There is a reporting requirement for any ownership of agricultural lands by non-U.S. citizens or entities. [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2005/t29/4420000592.html MO Rev Stat § 442.592].
+==Cross-References==
+* [[Missouri]]
+* [[Aliens]]