Foreclosure of alien lands — Conveyance — Exception

Any alien who shall hereafter hold lands in this state in contravention of the provisions of this article, may nevertheless convey the fee simple title thereof at any time before the institution of foreclosure proceedings as hereinafter provided. Provided, however, that if any such conveyance shall be made by such alien either to an alien or a citizen of the United States in trust, and for the purpose and with the intention of evading the provisions of this article, or the provisions of the Constitution of this state, such conveyance shall be null and void, and any such lands so conveyed shall be forfeited and absolutely foreclosed upon. R.L. 1910, § 6649. Added by Laws 2024, c. 373, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.