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This bill establishes the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Grant Program in Oklahoma, designed to help landowners combat the invasive feral swine population through education, equipment, and services. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry will implement the program in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, with a maximum funding limit of $500,000 from legislative appropriations and other public and private sources. The grants will specifically support efforts to capture or deter feral swine populations affecting Oklahoma landowners and land lessors. To protect the implementing agencies, the bill includes a liability shield that prevents civil suits or criminal prosecution unless damages result from gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The Department of Agriculture is authorized to create necessary rules and educational materials for the program and may provide exemptions from certain nuisance and invasive species permits. The program is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, offering a comprehensive approach to managing the ecological and agricultural challenges posed by feral swine in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb280&Session=2600