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OK SB989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dale DeWitt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits transporting castor beans containing the toxin ricin in quantities exceeding 50 pounds within Oklahoma

  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500

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

  • Creates new Section 3-311 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes

  • Contains emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Castor bean transportation; penalties. Emergency.

Agriculture

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Agriculture, Wildlife and Environment

3/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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