OK SB555

Permits hunting with suppressed firearms (silencers) on private property owned by the hunter, with permission of the property owner, or on public land, subject to National Firearms Act requirements.

Exempts certain individuals from suppressor restrictions, including departmental wildlife employees, persons with scientific licenses, and USDA Wildlife Services employees engaged in wildlife management.

Allows permanently physically disabled persons certified by a physician to use computer-assisted remote control hunting, with the disabled person required to be physically present and operating the controls.

Establishes penalties for violations: $100-$500 fine for general restrictions; $250-$500 fine and/or up to one year jail time for remote control hunting violations; $500-$1,000 fine and/or up to one year jail time for violations involving protected species or unlawful suppressed firearm use.

Effective date: November 1, 2015.