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OK SB819

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of laser sighting devices as hunting aids, except for battery-powered scoping devices that project light inside the scope and pin sight lights on archery equipment.

  • Allows possession of .22 caliber rimfire rifles or pistols with laser sighting devices while hunting or taking furbearers with hounds during legal open furbearer season with valid hunting license.

  • Defines "laser sighting device" as any artificial light that casts or reflects a beam of light onto or illuminates wildlife.

  • Exempts persons certified as 100% disabled by Social Security Administration or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or certified as legally blind by a licensed physician, from the prohibition if hunting on private property with an accompanying licensed hunter.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalty for violation and becomes effective November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Wildlife; prohibiting use of certain hunting aids; defining term; specifying penalty. Effective date.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/13/2013

5/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Wildlife3/18/2013
Tourism and Wildlife2/5/2013

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