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OK HB2374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Vaughan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits releasing exotic wildlife into Oklahoma's wilds without written permission from the Director of the Wildlife Department

  • Violations classified as a misdemeanor punishable by fines between $100 and $2,000, up to 30 days in county jail, or both

  • Amends existing Section 7-801 of Title 29 (Game and Fish) to clarify statutory language regarding jurisdiction within "the State of Oklahoma"

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Game and fish; clarifying statutory language relating to penalties for releasing exotic wildlife; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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