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AR HR1002
Resolution
Status
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Homer Lenderman
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AI Summary
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Authorizes introduction of a bill to regulate the transport of feral hogs to terminal facilities and establish requirements for terminal facility operations in Arkansas.
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Allows captured feral hogs to be either killed immediately or identified with an approved transport tag and transported to a commission-certified terminal facility instead of being killed on-site.
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Establishes detailed specifications for terminal facility fencing, including minimum 47-inch height, woven and barbed wire construction, specific post materials and dimensions, and post spacing of 7-15 feet apart.
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Exempts feral hogs transported to terminal facilities from disease testing requirements and prohibits release of feral hogs into the wild under any circumstances.
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Declares an emergency clause citing feral hogs as a dangerous nuisance requiring immediate population control and allows transportation to terminal facilities at any time of day or night.
Legislative Description
To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill Concerning Feral Hogs And Terminal Facilities For Feral Hogs.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
3/19/2014