(a) There is created within the Department of Agriculture the Office of Agricultural Intelligence.
(b) The office is authorized and directed to:(1) Collect and analyze information concerning the unlawful sale or possession of agricultural land by prohibited foreign parties; and(2) Administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter, including without limitation the reporting of a violation of this subchapter to the Attorney General under § 18-11-804(c).
(1) Collect and analyze information concerning the unlawful sale or possession of agricultural land by prohibited foreign parties; and
(2) Administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter, including without limitation the reporting of a violation of this subchapter to the Attorney General under § 18-11-804(c).
(c) The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may designate employees of the department who meet the requirements of § 25-38-203(a)(12) to perform the duties of the office under subsection (b) of this section.
(d) The office shall operate under the direction of the secretary.