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OK SB919
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that permit holders have a big game commercial hunting area license to manage depredating animals by aircraft
- Expands the definition of "aircraft" to include non-experimental manned fixed wing aircraft in addition to non-fixed wing aircraft, both registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Permits management of depredating animals (feral hogs, coyotes, and crossbreeds) year-round except during designated deer hunting seasons from October 1 through January 15, when special approval from a game warden is required
- Annual permit fee remains at $200.00, with requirements for daily flight logs, quarterly reporting, and 24-hour advance notification to the Department before operations
- Violations result in fines of $500-$1,500, potential jail time up to 60 days, permit revocation, and administrative penalties up to $10,000 per day of noncompliance
Legislative Description
Animals; allowing use of fixed wing aircraft in the depredation of animals. 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
Agriculture and Rural Development2/5/2013
Full Bill Text
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