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OK HB2367

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Casey Murdock

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law on theft of domestic animals to create separate, enhanced penalties for stealing branded cattle: 5-10 years imprisonment versus 3-10 years for unbranded cattle

  • Establishes fines up to $500,000 or three times the value of stolen property for theft of horses, mules, hogs, implements of husbandry, dogs, sheep, goats, and cattle

  • Theft of dogs, sheep, or goats carries 6 months to 3 years imprisonment, while theft of horses, mules, unbranded cows, hogs, or farm implements carries 3-10 years

  • Adds definition of "branded" to mean a mark made by burning or otherwise to indicate ownership, including peeled brands

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; providing separate penalties for certain crime; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Criminal Justice and Corrections

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Corrections2/2/2016

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