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OK HB3462
OK HB3462Live game; creating the Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act; effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Passed
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to live game; creating the Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act; requiring creation of certain pilot program by certain date; establishing program’s purpose to enhance genetic durability of Oklahoma deer against chronic wasting disease; establishing program at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring certain assistance of the Department of Wildlife Conservation; requiring collection of DNA samples; requiring certain procedures and determinations; allowing for the establishment of testing locations; limiting participation in program; providing for certain timeline of program activity; authorizing the promulgation of rules; providing for a one-time permit fee; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Live game
AI Summary
This bill creates the Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act, which requires the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to establish a pilot program by November 1, 2024 to enhance the genetic durability of Oklahoma deer against chronic wasting disease. The program will collect DNA samples to establish a baseline for native white-tailed deer, and limit participation to deer with genetic resistance and high genomic breeding values. The bill authorizes the Department and the Department of Wildlife Conservation to promulgate rules and charge a one-time permit fee for citizens purchasing deer from the program, which is set to become effective on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/03/2024 (on 05/06/2024)
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