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OK HB2191
Bill
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sue Tibbs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits intentionally or negligently breeding, propagating, reproducing, or failing to prevent breeding of specified big cats (lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, etc.) and their hybrids, and all nonhuman primate species.
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Creates exemption for facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) or AZA-certified related facilities that prohibit public contact with listed animals.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $100-$2,000 fine and/or up to 30 days imprisonment in county jail for violations.
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Effective date: November 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Game and fish; prohibiting breeding or failure to prevent breeding of certain animals; effective date.
Animals and Game and Fish
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/7/2012