BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5781: Open range laws on pub lands

Regarding open range laws on public land.

Summary

On lands managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, a person must have written permission to allow livestock to run at large only in (1) a stock-restricted area or (2) areas that are adequately fenced to prevent livestock from running at large.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5781), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the applicability of open range laws on public lands;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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