SB561

Wildlife; exempting individuals breeding and raising quail from licensure. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Exempts individuals breeding and raising quail from needing a noncommercial wildlife breeder’s license.

Oklahoma SB561 amends the noncommercial wildlife breeder’s license requirements, exempting individuals who breed or raise quail for personal consumption or noncommercial purposes from needing a license. Previously, such individuals had to obtain a license from the Director of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The bill updates the statutory language to clarify this exemption, effective from the date of enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee: DO PASS

10 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Rick) (principal House author)

Feb 12, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed