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OK SB922
OK SB922Game fowl breeding; creating the Commercial Game Fowl Breeders Act; requiring license for breeding of game fowl. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to game fowl breeding; creating the Commercial Game Fowl Breeders Act; providing short title; defining terms; authorizing the State Board of Agriculture to implement provisions of this act; requiring license to be a commercial game fowl breeder; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to conduct inspections prior to licensure; allowing the Department to contract with local veterinarians for inspections; assessing a fee for inspection; requiring annual inspections of facilities licensed pursuant to this act; providing criteria for inspection; requiring report of inspection to be submitted within certain time frame to Department; authorizing the Board to conduct investigation upon receipt of written complaint during inspection; prohibiting the Department from hiring certain groups to conduct inspections; authorizing the Department to issue license after certain information and fees are collected; providing conditions for which multiple licenses need to be obtained under certain conditions; requiring a commercial game fowl license to be displayed at each facility and on certain documentation; requiring notice to Department on certain changes to license information; authorizing the Board to maintain a directory; preventing licenses to be issued or renewed if an applicant fails certain criteria; authorizing the Board to maintain a directory of denied and revoked license applicants; allowing for renewal of license; specifying conditions by which a license may be renewed; requiring a licensed commercial game fowl breeder to maintain certain records; specifying contents of records; requiring records to be available upon request of the Department; allowing the Department to require additional information to be kept; providing for violation; establishing administrative penalties after certain violations; specifying types of offenses in violation of this act; authorizing the Board to seek further penalties under certain circumstances; creating the Commercial Game Fowl Breeders Assistance Revolving Fund; stating purpose of fund; providing sources of fund; allowing for funds to be used for certain purpose; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1692.9, which relates to cockfighting prohibition exemptions; adding exemption; updating statutory reference; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Commercial Game Fowl Breeders Act, which establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for commercial game fowl breeding in Oklahoma. The legislation requires individuals or entities breeding game fowl (defined as roosters historically bred for cockfighting) to obtain a license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry for each facility where game fowl are kept. Licensees must undergo initial and annual inspections to ensure the health and safety of the birds, maintain detailed health and breeding records for each fowl, and comply with standards of care established by the State Board of Agriculture. The bill sets forth specific conditions for obtaining and maintaining a license, including prohibitions for individuals with certain criminal histories, and establishes administrative and criminal penalties for violations, ranging from $100 to $10,000 per violation. Licensees must display their commercial game fowl breeder license at their facility and include the license number in all advertisements and sales contracts. The bill also creates a revolving fund to support the costs associated with game fowl removal and care, and amends existing law to explicitly allow commercial game fowl breeding under certain regulated conditions. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to provide oversight and regulate the commercial breeding of game fowl in a structured, humane manner.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Committee - Agriculture and Wildlife (on 03/03/2025)
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