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OR SB333
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
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Authorizes landowners to petition for formation of predator damage control districts to fund county services preventing, reducing, and mitigating property damage from predatory animals through both nonlethal and lethal methods
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Requires petitions be signed by at least 10 eligible petitioners who collectively own at least 10,000 acres of agricultural land, forestland, or mixed farm and forest use land
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Establishes presumptive annual charges of $2 per acre for tax lots of 10 or more acres and a $50 flat rate for tax lots under 10 acres, with advisory board authority to recommend adjustments
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Creates a five-member advisory board for each district consisting of industrial forestland owners, woodlot forestland owners, livestock producers, and general landowners who serve three-year terms
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Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to a principal Act for predator damage control districts; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025