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OK SB988

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dale DeWitt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful for any person to plant, nurture, or commercially produce castor beans containing the toxin ricin in Oklahoma.

  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor offense with a penalty of up to $500 fine.

  • Enforcement authority granted to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

  • Bill declared emergency measure and takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Castor bean production; penalties. Emergency.

Agriculture

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment

3/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development2/7/2012

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