Venezuelans and Cubans who own unregistered property in Florida face daily fines

The SB 264 law, which went into effect last July and was announced by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is set to hit a deadline that, if not met, could result in higher fines for those who don’t complete one of the procedures. It is.

By Univision

December 31, 2023 is the last day for foreigners from the seven countries to register the properties they bought before July 1, after which date they are barred from purchasing in the state. This applies to citizens of China, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, Syria, North Korea and Iran.

SB 264, or “Foreign Interests,” is the 15th statewide bill passed in 2023 focusing on such provisions. In signing it, DeSantis said he didn’t want the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Florida because it wanted to be a free state because, according to Republicans, the CCP was trying to take over farmland across the country.

The law states that Chinese citizens cannot buy land anywhere in the state. People from the other six countries cannot buy land for agriculture, or land near critical infrastructure such as airports, military installations and power plants.

Who is exempted from this law?

Univision Orlando News spoke with Sheila Rodriguez, an immigration attorney about the SB 264 law, who explained that there would be exceptions for citizens of these countries for home purposes and for the purchase of properties such as remote properties and facilities deemed essential. They must also sign an affidavit declaring that they are not subject to this Act.

But except for Cubans, Venezuelans, Russians, Chinese, North Koreans, Iranians and Syrians who bought before July 1, anyone who has won US citizenship, a green card, the TPS process or already won an asylum case must register their property.

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