Bill No.: SF0036                  Drafter:  MRW

LSO No.:  09LSO-0152              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0009

Chapter No.:       11

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Intentional feeding of elk.

Subject:  Prohibiting the intentional feeding of elk.

Summary/Major Elements:

• Prohibits the intentional feeding of elk within a brucellosis surveillance area (as designated by rule of the livestock board), unless it is:

• A normal or accepted agricultural practice;

• Part of an elk feeding program;

• A legal form of baiting elk as authorized by the game and fish commission;

• Part of an elk feeding program to reduce contact with livestock.

• Provides for penalties for a first violation and for second or subsequent violations.