1. A real estate trust shall hold at least seventy-five percent of the value of its assets in real estate assets, government securities, cash, and cash items, including receivables.
2. A real estate investment trust, whether domestic or foreign, may not own, use, or apply land within this state for farming or ranching as defined in section 10-06.1-01. A violation of this subsection is deemed a violation of chapter 10-06.1. A real estate investment trust is subject to chapter 10-06.1.