SB 708 Summary

• Creates new criminal offense for maliciously cutting or damaging fences used for cattle, bison, horses, sheep, swine, goats, domestic fowl, exotic livestock, exotic poultry, or game animals, codified as Section 1791 of Title 21

• First offense is a misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are felonies punishable by fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 2 years, or both

• Exempts activities performed under the Seismic Exploration Regulation Act, Oklahoma Statutes Title 52 Sections 318.2-318.9, or activities regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval