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This bill amends Oklahoma wildlife licensing regulations to specifically exempt individuals breeding or raising quail from requiring a noncommercial wildlife breeder's license. Currently, the law requires people to obtain a license from the Director of the Department of Wildlife Conservation to breed or raise wildlife for personal consumption or noncommercial purposes. The new provision explicitly states that people breeding or raising quail for personal consumption, hobby, education, scientific purposes, or for release on private property will not need to obtain this license. The bill also makes some minor technical language changes, such as replacing "the State of Oklahoma" with "this state" and adding the full title "Director of the Department of Wildlife Conservation" where previously only "Director" was used. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these updated wildlife breeding regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb561&Session=2600