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ID H0166
Bill
Status
Passed
4/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Removes the prohibition on holding reindeer (rangifer tarandus) for domestic purposes north of the Salmon River in Idaho Code Section 25-3701
- Allows reindeer to be bred, owned, and controlled in captivity for breeding or other useful purposes on registered domestic cervidae farms or ranches statewide
- Maintains existing definitions of domestic cervidae as fallow deer (dama dama), elk (cervus elaphus), and reindeer, while continuing to exclude red deer and hybrids
- Preserves classification of reindeer farming as an agricultural pursuit with animals deemed livestock and their products deemed agricultural products
- Requires domestic cervidae farm premises to be registered with the division of animal industries
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove the prohibition of holding reindeer for domestic purposes north of the Salmon River.
DOMESTIC CERVIDAE
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 16, 2021 Session Law Chapter 245 Effective: 07/01/2021
4/19/2021
Committee Referrals
Agricultural Affairs3/2/2021
Agricultural Affairs2/16/2021
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