Senate Bill 1518 Summary

• Prohibits importing live feral swine into Oklahoma unless the swine are transported directly to a slaughter facility in a sealed trailer and accompanied by a USDA vs 1-27 permit for movement of restricted animals.

• Removes previous requirements for Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, individual identification of each feral swine, and negative brucellosis and pseudorabies test results for imported feral swine.

• Requires all persons transporting live feral swine in Oklahoma to obtain a transporter license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.

• Limits transportation destinations for live feral swine to licensed sporting facilities, licensed handling facilities, approved slaughter facilities, or pursuant to State Veterinarian orders.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.