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OK SB1857

OK SB1857
Wildlife; increasing fees for certain hunting licenses. Effective date.


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

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to wildlife; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 4-112, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 96, O.S.L. 2023 (29 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 4-112), which relates to hunting license; raising fees for certain license; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 5- 401, which relates to Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission powers regarding seasons and bag limits; authorizing the Commission to limit certain limits for nonresidents; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to increase fees for certain nonresident hunting licenses in Oklahoma, including raising the annual licenses for hunting game other than deer, antelope, elk, or bear from $141 to $282 and from $175 to $350. It also increases the fees for nonresident deer hunting licenses, with the cost of a deer gun license rising from $299 to $600. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to limit nonresident hunting bag limits to no more than half of the limit set for resident hunters. The bill has an effective date of November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Woods (on 02/08/2024)

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