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OK SB1312
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires owners and operators of farmed cervidae facilities licensed under the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act to comply with specific fencing, signage, and inspection requirements.
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Mandates at least 12-foot-high welded or woven wire fencing with top 2 feet allowing barbed wire, designed to prevent licensed wildlife from escaping and wild game from entering.
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Requires metal or weather-proof signage (24 by 12 inches, white background with red lettering) posted at corners, entrances, and 200-yard intervals stating "Commercial Hunting Area Licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation" along with license number.
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Requires Department of Wildlife Conservation inspection and approval every 3 months, with records and facilities available for inspection by authorized representatives; establishes that blood and meat samples may be collected from all killed deer and elk for testing.
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Establishes penalties of $500 to $1,500 fine and/or up to 60 days in county jail for violations, with mandatory license revocation and 6-month waiting period before reissuance; effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Game and fish; making farmed cervidae facilities licensees subject to certain requirements; providing penalties. Effective date.
Animals and Game and Fish
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Tourism and Wildlife
2/2/2010