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AR HB1461
Bill
Status
2/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Pitsch
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AI Summary
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Allows persons to import, transport, and possess wildlife carcasses (including deer, elk, or moose) originating from areas outside Arkansas.
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Requires taxidermists to test each deer, elk, or moose carcass brought to them for chronic wasting disease.
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Mandates that taxidermists dispose of any carcass that tests positive for chronic wasting disease and notify the carcass owner of the testing results and disposal.
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Directs the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to promulgate rules implementing this section, including rules for proper disposal of carcasses testing positive for chronic wasting disease.
Legislative Description
To Allow The Importation, Transport, And Possession Of Wildlife Carcasses Originating Outside Of Arkansas.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
3/2/2015