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OK HB2191

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sue Tibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $100-$2,000 fine and/or up to 30 days imprisonment in county jail for violations.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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