Land Use & Zoning

North Dakota restricts foreign ownership of agricultural land primarily because of concerns about:

AProperty tax revenue loss
BForeign control of food production resources and national security✓ Correct
CInterference with state drainage districts
DEnvironmental contamination from foreign farming practices

Explanation

North Dakota's restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land (NDCC Chapter 47-10.1) are designed to prevent foreign entities from acquiring strategic control over American agricultural land and food production resources.

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