HB 1327 Summary

• Amends 21 O.S. Section 1835.2 to allow persons to enter private land devoted to farming, ranching, or forestry to retrieve their loose animals under specific conditions.

• Requires that persons unable to contact the owner must notify the county sheriff prior to entering the land to retrieve their animal, and the sheriff must record the person's name, driver license number, and the location.

• Maintains existing trespass penalties for willful entry without permission, with fines ranging from $500-$1,500 for first offense and $1,500-$2,500 for repeat offenses.

• Preserves exemptions for peace officers, government employees, emergency personnel, and utility workers performing their duties.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.