STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 53rd Legislature (2012)

HOUSE BILL 2507	By:	Russ

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to game and fish; allowing certain nonwildlife activities during hunting seasons; defining term; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     NEW LAW     A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section _________ of Title _______, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
An individual engaging in nonwildlife activities that are otherwise permitted in Oklahoma Wildlife Management Areas for those who have obtained a Wildlife Conservation Passport or other qualifying documentation or license pursuant to Section 4-138 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall not be denied access or use during any hunting seasons provided the individual complies with the fluorescent orange color clothing requirements found in Section 5-205 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes.  For the purposes of this section, “nonwildlife activities” includes but is not limited to picnicking, hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 2012.
SECTION 3.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

53-2-9147	CJB	1-17-12