ID S1340

Expands existing damage compensation statute to include black bears and grizzly bears that damage bees, beehives, or honey on private land (previously limited to livestock damage).

Requires landowners to report bear damage to APHIS/ADC within a claim filing process, with APHIS/ADC conducting investigation and determining physical damages within 72 hours.

Establishes minimum damage threshold of $1,000 per occurrence for filing written claims that must be attested under oath.

Requires department to process approved claims within 60 calendar days, with independent insurance adjuster determinations paid within 45 days and arbitrated claims completed within 180 days.

Specifies that fraudulent claims constitute a felony and that failure to allow on-site damage inspection negates the claim.