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OK HB1708

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Wes Hilliard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons shipping or transporting catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs, or other aquatic species into Oklahoma for sale to obtain a license from the Director of Wildlife Conservation

  • License fees (initial and annual renewal) to be established by the Wildlife Conservation Commission

  • Licenses may be renewed as long as the holder remains in operation and complies with applicable rules

  • Does not authorize importation/exportation of minnows and fish species already regulated under existing Sections 4-105, 4-115, and 7-602 of Title 29

  • Violations punishable by fine up to $500, imprisonment up to 10 days in county jail, or both; effective date November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Game and fish; providing license for commercial importation of certain aquatic species; effective date.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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