HB1551

Agriculture; noxious weeds; poison hemlock; Kudzu; fines; counties; state agencies; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

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.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Patzkowsky