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AR HR1002

Resolution

Status

Failed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Homer Lenderman

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2014 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes introduction of a bill to regulate the transport of feral hogs to terminal facilities and establish requirements for terminal facility operations in Arkansas.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Exempts feral hogs transported to terminal facilities from disease testing requirements and prohibits release of feral hogs into the wild under any circumstances.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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