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OK HB1774

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "Three-Day Wildlife Conservation Passport" in addition to the existing Annual Wildlife Conservation Passport for access to designated Wildlife Conservation Commission lands

  • Sets maximum fee of $1.00 above the cost of an annual resident hunting or fishing license for the Annual Passport, and a maximum of $15.00 for the Three-Day Passport

  • Lowers the age exemption from 18 to 16 years old and expands exemption to all persons under 16 regardless of residency status

  • Allows persons arrested for passport violations to purchase a temporary 30-day substitute license from the game warden ($50.00 for residents, $90.00 for nonresidents) instead of posting bond

  • Directs substitute license fees to the Wildlife Conservation Fund for wildlife and habitat protection; effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Game and Fish; authorizing the Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish certain passports; effective date.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/24/2015

4/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Tourism and Wildlife3/5/2015
Wildlife2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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