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OK SB876

Hunting; requiring certain individuals to apply for a hunting guide license in order to guide hunts in this state. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to hunting; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 4-112A, which relates to the certificate of competency and safety; requiring applicants of a certain license to receive certificate; requiring certain individuals to apply for a hunting guide license or register with the Department of Wildlife Conservation in order to hunt in this state; directing Department to promulgate rules for licensure; requiring certain requirements of persons prior to application; exempting certain individuals from licensure; providing for penalties; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require that nonresidents obtain a hunting guide license and residents register as a hunting guide with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in order to assist, accompany, transport, guide, or aid persons in the taking of game for compensation or other consideration in the state. Applicants for the hunting guide license or registration must be at least 18 years old, able to provide proof of identification and residency, and possess a certificate of competency and safety in the use and handling of firearms. The bill also exempts certain individuals, such as landowners and agricultural lessees, from these requirements and sets penalties for violations. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Bullard (on 02/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb876&Session=2400
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb876&Session=2300
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 2 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB876%20FA2%20BILLSUM.PDF
SB876 (2-14-24) (PEDERSON) FS FA2 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB876%20(2-14-24)%20(PEDERSON)%20FS%20FA2.PDF
SB876 (2-27-23) (PEDERSON) FS WDFA1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB876%20(2-27-23)%20(PEDERSON)%20FS%20WDFA1.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Floor Amendment 1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB876%20FA1%20BILLSUM.PDF
SB876 (2-27-23) (PEDERSON) FS FA1 http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLOOR%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB876%20(2-27-23)%20(PEDERSON)%20FS%20FA1.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/SFLR/SB876%20SFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB876%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB876%20CS.PDF
Committee Amendment http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB876%20PCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB876%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB876%20INT.PDF
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