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OK HB2707
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Pfeiffer
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of Agricultural Special Prosecutors within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to prosecute violations of the Oklahoma Agricultural Code and theft of livestock, farming equipment, and farm implements
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Authorizes the Commissioner of the State Board of Agriculture to employ Oklahoma-licensed lawyers as special prosecutors for proceedings before the Board, contingent on available funding
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Prohibits special prosecutors from serving as legal counsel to the Board in the same formal proceeding where they serve as prosecutor
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Funds the Office through county Bogus Check Restitution Program Funds pursuant to Section 111 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes
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Amends existing law to allow agriculture law enforcement agents to commence proceedings through the Office of Agricultural Special Prosecutors as an alternative to working through county prosecuting or district attorneys
Legislative Description
Agriculture; creating the Office of Agriculture Special Prosecutors; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
2/10/2016