Oklahoma HB1551 designates poison hemlock and Kudzu as noxious weeds and mandates their eradication by landowners.
Oklahoma HB1551 amends state law to classify poison hemlock and Kudzu as noxious weeds, requiring landowners to treat, control, or eradicate these plants on their property. The State Department of Agriculture will inspect infestations and determine appropriate treatment methods. Failure to comply may result in fines up to $1,000 per violation per day. The bill also mandates annual surveys on the degree of infestation and requires the State Board of Agriculture to inform landowners of their responsibilities.
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