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ID H0349
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes applicability provisions from Section 25-2401 regarding pre-1990 herd districts and ordinances.
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Establishes that livestock owners are not liable for damage caused by livestock straying from open range into a herd district unless the district is enclosed by lawful fences, cattle guards, or gates as of April 15, 2023.
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Allocates costs for border fencing and cattle guards to herd district property owners, with interior fencing costs split 75% by district owners and 25% by individual landowners.
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Authorizes counties to levy an annual property tax up to 0.06% of market value for construction and maintenance of required fencing and cattle guards in herd districts.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the owner of certain livestock shall not be liable for damage caused by such livestock that stray from an open range to a herd district unless the district is enclosed by fences, cattle guards, or cattle gates.
HERD DISTRICTS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2023 Session Law Chapter 261 Effective: 04/03/2023
4/6/2023