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OK HB1068

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Cleveland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates permit requirement to kill feral swine at night on private property; instead requires online registration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation with registrant's name, contact information, and landowner/lessee details.

  • Limits registration validity to 12 hours; registrant must complete another registration to continue feral swine removal activities beyond the initial 12-hour period with no limit on number of registrations.

  • Authorizes use of handheld illuminating light enhancement devices for nighttime feral swine removal, except during designated deer hunting seasons as determined by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

  • Allows permitted landowners, lessees, or designated agents to use headlights carried on the person while hunting feral swine at night to protect agricultural crops, livestock, and feed; prohibits vehicle-mounted headlights or roadway use.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Feral swine; removing permit requirement to kill feral swine at night and authorizing certain lighting to be used; effective date.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Wildlife

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Wildlife2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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