ID H0536

Defines key terms related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in cervidae, including "commingle," "CWD-positive animal," "CWD-suspect animal," and "CWD-exposed animal" with a 5-year exposure window.

Requires cervidae farms and ranches under CWD quarantine to have perimeter fencing that is structurally sound, well-maintained, capable of containing animals, and at least 8 feet high.

Permits hunting or slaughter during quarantine if brain tissue samples are submitted to official laboratories for CWD testing, with carcasses transportable to in-state processors and meat safely transportable after brain tissue and spinal cord removal.

Allows quarantine to be lifted for domesticated elk facilities if an animal disease traceability investigation determines no suspect elk was commingled with positive animals in the prior 60 months or no CWD-suspect animals reside at the facility.

Permits multifacility ranches under quarantine to move animals between facilities owned by the same entity for harvest purposes.

Becomes effective July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration.