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OK HB1653
Bill
Status
5/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Steve Vaughan
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of mounted specimens subject to wildlife enforcement regulations from deer and turkey to all wildlife types under 29 O.S. 2011, Section 5-413.
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Mounted specimens shall not be placed alongside state or interstate highways for purposes of enforcing wildlife statutes.
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Property used in violation of wildlife laws shall not be subject to seizure and forfeiture unless the person convicted is a habitual wildlife violator or it is the second or subsequent violation.
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Updates statutory citations throughout the section to reference current Oklahoma Statutes.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Game and fish; expanding scope of mounted specimens to wildlife; emergency.
Animals and Game and Fish
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/01/2015
5/4/2015