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29 OK Stat § 29-2-149.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-2-149.1. Wildlife.

|"Wildlife" means all wild birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and other wild aquatic forms, and all other animals which normally can be found in the wild state, regardless of classification, whether resident, migratory or imported, protected or unprotected, dead or alive, and shall extend to and include any and every part of any individual species of wildlife, whether or not bred, hatched, or born in captivity, and including any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof. |Laws 1991, c. 182, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-101. Creation of Department and Commission - Rules, regulations and policies - Successor of former Commission and Department.

|A. There is hereby created a Department of Wildlife Conservation and a Wildlife Conservation Commission in and for the State of Oklahoma, under Section 1, Article XXVI, of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, and such Department shall be governed by the State Wildlife Conservation Director, which position is created in Section 3-104 of this Code, under such rules, regulations and policies as may be prescribed by the Commission. Such rules and regulations and amendments thereto, as adopted by the Commission, shall be filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of State. |B. The Department, Commission and the officers thereof, as herein set forth, are hereby made the legal successors of the Wildlife Conservation Department and Commission created by Section 1, Article XXVI of the Oklahoma Constitution and enacted by Section 122, Title 29, Oklahoma Statutes 1957. Such Department, Commission and the officers thereof are hereby empowered to take charge of records, books, papers, information, property, funds, obligations and appropriations now in the possession of the former Wildlife Department and Commission and shall perform all duties now enjoined upon such former Department and Commission.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-101, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-102. Members of Commission - Appointment and confirmation - Eligibility - Term - Travel expenses.

|A. The Commission shall consist of one member from each of eight districts of the state, such districts to include the areas as follows: |District No. 1: Ottawa, Delaware, Craig, Mayes, Nowata, Rogers, Washington, Tulsa, Pawnee and Osage Counties.District No. 2: Adair, Sequoyah, Cherokee, Wagoner, Muskogee, Haskell, McIntosh and Okmulgee Counties.District No. 3: LeFlore, Latimer, Pittsburg, Atoka, Pushmataha, McCurtain, Choctaw, Bryan, Marshall, Carter and Love Counties.District No. 4: Creek, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Seminole, Pottawatomie, Pontotoc, Hughes, Johnston and Coal Counties.District No. 5: Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland, McClain, Garvin, Murray and Payne Counties.District No. 6: Blaine, Kingfisher, Canadian, Caddo, Grady, Comanche, Stephens, Jefferson and Cotton Counties.District No. 7: Ellis, Dewey, Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Washita, Kiowa, Greer, Jackson, Harmon and Tillman Counties.District No. 8: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woodward, Woods, Major, Alfalfa, Grant, Garfield, Kay and Noble Counties.B. Each Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, by and with the consent of the State Senate of the State of Oklahoma, and shall be removed only for cause, as provided by law for the removal of officers not subject to impeachment, pursuant to Sections 1181 through 1197 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.C. The term of office of each such member shall be eight (8) years, except that the first appointed members shall hold office for terms as follows: the member appointed from District No. 1 shall hold office until July 1 following his appointment, and the members appointed from Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall hold office until July 1 of the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth succeeding calendar years, respectively. In the event the Governor fails to fill a vacancy within thirty (30) days following such vacancy, the remaining members of the Commission may appoint a qualified person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired portion of the term.D. The members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-102, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1978, c. 86, § 1; Laws 1985, c. 178, § 14, operative July 1, 1985.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-103a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-103a. Special permits for designated species.

|The Wildlife Conservation Commission may, by order, authorize the Department of Wildlife Conservation to issue, in addition to regular permits issued under this title, up to five (5) special permits each year for designated species. The special permits shall be sold at public auction or by sealed bid. The Department may contract with nonprofit organizations or charitable causes to conduct the public auctions. |Added by Laws 1998, c. 46, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-103b (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-103b. Setback and conservation easements.

|A. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Wildlife Conservation shall not enter into or approve a setback or conservation easement that includes a setback related to energy or agricultural structures and regarding a threatened, endangered or candidate species that is more restrictive than those created pursuant to federal law, rules or guidelines. |B. Prior to entering into or approving a conservation easement or setback pursuant to subsection A of this section, the Commission and the Department shall review all information and studies presented to the Commission or Department by a public or private entity affected by the proposed conservation easement or setback.Added by Laws 2012, c. 315, § 1, emerg. eff. May 30, 2012.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-104 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-104. Director of Wildlife Conservation - Creation of office.

|There is hereby created the office of Director of Wildlife Conservation, under Section 3, Article XXVI of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, to be appointed by a majority vote of the entire Commission, who shall be removed only for cause and after public hearing by the Commission. His duties and compensation for his services shall be fixed by a majority vote of the entire Commission. |Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-104, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-202 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-202. Authorized agents - Penalty for false representation.

|A. No person shall represent himself to be an authorized agent of the Commission, the Department or the Director unless such person has been so appointed by written order of the Director or the Commission, which order shall specifically state the purpose and limits of authority to be exercised by such agent. |B. Any person so representing himself and who in fact is not duly appointed shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-202, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1991, c. 182, § 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-203 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-203. Oaths of office - Bonds.

|A. Oaths of office are required from the following and in the following order: |1. Each member of the Commission shall take the oath required of other state officers, under Section 36.2A of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes;2. Each game warden and any other employee the Commission deems necessary, at the time of his appointment, shall take and subscribe to an oath of office in a form to be determined by the Commission.B. Bonds are required of the Director, each game warden and any other employee the Commission deems necessary. Each, at the time of his appointment, shall file with the Secretary of State a good and sufficient surety bond to the state, set in an amount determined by the Commission, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his office, and approved by the office of the Attorney General. The premium on such bonds shall be paid by the Department.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-203, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1991, c. 182, § 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-204 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-204. Procedures.

|The Commission shall operate under the provisions of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act in adopting, amending or repealing any rule or regulation. |Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-204, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-205.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-205.2. Jurisdiction for commission of offense.

|The jurisdiction for the commission of an offense of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code shall be in the county in which such offense occurred unless the wildlife offense is committed on the boundary of two or more counties, then the jurisdiction for the commission of an offense pursuant to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code shall be in either county. If the offense of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code is committed within five hundred (500) yards of the boundary of two or more counties and the officer does not know in which county such offense occurred then the jurisdiction shall be in either county. |Laws 1991, c. 182, § 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-205.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-205.3. Arrest without warrant.

|A game warden without warrant may arrest a person for any wildlife violation of which the arresting game warden or another peace officer or wildlife enforcement officer in communication with the arresting game warden has visual or electronic perception including perception by aircraft, radio, or electronically enhanced night vision equipment. |Laws 1991, c. 182, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-301 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-301. Dispositions of monies from fines and forfeitures - Reports and transmittals.

|A. All monies received from fines and forfeitures for violation of the Wildlife Conservation laws shall, when collected by the court clerk, be deposited by such clerk as follows: |1. Fifty percent (50%) thereof with the county treasurer to be credited to the general fund of the county and so reported;2. Fifty percent (50%) shall be transmitted to the State Wildlife Conservation Fund by cash voucher and so reported.B. All transmittals of funds under this section shall be accompanied by a report showing the name of the court, the number of the case, the style of the case and the amount of fine and forfeiture in each separate instance.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-301, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-302 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-302. Wildlife Conservation Fund.

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be known as the Wildlife Conservation Fund, which shall consist of all monies heretofore or hereafter appropriated to, on deposit in, or credited to the State Game and Fish Fund created by Section 115 of Title 29 of the 1951 Oklahoma Statutes, and, in addition thereto, all license fees, penalties, fines or forfeitures and bond forfeitures collected by the state, any subdivision thereof, any public official or any other person for the violation of the wildlife conservation laws of this state, and all donations for such purposes as well as all monies received by the Department and all interest accruing therefrom. All monies accruing to the fund shall be subject to the following budgetary limitations: |1. Full-time-equivalent employees;2. Personal services expenditures;3. Federal fund expenditures; and4. Total expenditures.B. The expenditures of the Wildlife Conservation Fund shall be under the control and supervision of the Commission, and all claims against said fund shall be paid on its itemized voucher form, prepared by said Commission and sworn to by the claimant, and/or vendor's invoices as authorized under Section 86.1, Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. All such claims when duly signed and sworn to shall be audited by the Commission and/or designated employees and, upon final approval, vouchers which are payable from said fund shall be forwarded to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. Upon approval thereof, warrants shall issue according to law, and said warrants shall be paid by the State Treasurer from said fund. A reserve fund of not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) shall be maintained to be used in emergencies only, by and with the consent of the Governor, and an additional reserve fund of not less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) shall be maintained for the liquidation of unissued licenses purchased by authorized agents for sale which have remained unsold when such unissued licenses are returned for refunds as provided for by law.C. All fees, monies or funds arising from the operation and transactions of the Commission and from the application and administration of the laws and regulations pertaining to the wildlife resources of the state and from the sale of property used for said purposes shall be expended and used by said Commission for the control, management, restoration, conservation and regulation of the wildlife resources of the state, including the purchase or other acquisition of property for said purposes, and for the administration of the laws pertaining thereto and for no other purposes.Added by Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-302, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 382, § 55, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 117.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-303 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-303. Acquisition of property - Payments in lieu of tax payments.

|A. The Commission may acquire, by purchase, gift, grants, grant-in-aid from the federal government, or from any other source public or private, all property or money necessary, useful or convenient for its use in carrying out the objects and purposes of this Code. |B. Any and all gifts, grants, royalties and rentals received by the Commission shall, however, be allocated and used in the same manner as Wildlife Conservation Funds, except that gifts given for specified purposes by the donor shall be used for such specified purposes.C. On any land acquired by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code, after the effective date of this act, the Commission shall annually make in lieu of tax payments equal to the average ad valorem tax per acre paid on similar land in that county. Said payments shall be made from any funds created in or pursuant to the authority granted by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code. The payments shall be made by the Commission within sixty (60) days from receipt of an itemized statement from the county treasurer of the county in which the land is located.D. The provisions of subsection C of this section shall be applicable to any lands acquired by or on behalf of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission pursuant to Section 5 of this act and the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority may enter into such agreements with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission as may be required for the Commission to make such in lieu payments with respect to real property title to which is held by the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority until title is transferred to the Commission as provided by Section 5 of this act.Added by Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-303, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 120, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1989; Laws 2004, c. 513, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2004.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-304 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-304. Lease of lands - Advertisement.

|A. The Commission is hereby authorized to lease any lands owned by the State of Oklahoma under the control and management of said Commission under such terms and conditions as the Commission may prescribe and for the following purposes: |1. For grazing or agricultural purposes when the same will not be inconsistent with state or federal laws, rules or regulations;2. For oil, gas and other mineral rights for a term of five (5) years or as long thereafter as oil and gas and other minerals may be produced therefrom in paying quantities.B. The Commission shall advertise any lands which it proposes to lease on a competitive basis and may accept or reject all bids received.C. All oil, gas and mineral leases executed by the Commission shall provide for reservation to the state of a royalty of not less than one-eighth (1/8) part of all oil, gas or minerals produced from the leased premises or, in lieu thereof, the market value of a one- eighth (1/8) part, and the payment of an annual delay rental a minimum of One Dollar ($1.00) per acre per year or such larger sum which shall be fixed by the Commission in advance of the advertisement of such lands.D. Profits derived from all bonuses, rents and royalties shall be deposited in the State Wildlife Conservation Fund.E. Nothing contained within this section shall affect the land or minerals and mineral rights under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners of the Land Office of the State of Oklahoma, or any other department or agency of government.Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-304, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-305 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-305. Investment of fees.

|In order to equalize the expenditure of fees derived from the sale of lifetime licenses, the Department may invest such fees in any investment permitted by a written investment policy adopted by the Wildlife Conservation Commission; provided, all investments shall be made in accordance with the Oklahoma Uniform Prudent Investor Act. The interest derived therefrom may be expended by the Commission in the same manner as the Wildlife Conservation Fund, under Section 3-302 of this title. |Added by Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-305, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 216, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-307 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-307. Worker's compensation insurance.

|The Commission is hereby empowered and authorized to provide worker's compensation insurance for the Director and all Department employees. |Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-307, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-308 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-308. Rewards.

|The Department may offer and pay a standing reward in any amount not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the capture and conviction, or for evidence leading to the capture and conviction, of any person violating any of the wildlife conservation laws of this state. |Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-308, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1991, c. 182, § 67, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-309 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-309. Retention of firearm by warden upon retirement.

|In addition to any of the other benefits provided under the laws relating to the retirement and pension fund of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, a retired game warden shall be entitled to receive upon retirement, by reason of disability or after twenty (20) years' service, the continued custody and possession of the sidearm carried by such member immediately prior to retirement, upon his request. |Laws 1974, c. 17, § 3-309, emerg. eff. April 8, 1974; Laws 1991, c. 182, § 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-311 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-311. Wildlife Diversity Program - Review of utilization of funds.

|It is the intent of the Legislature to review the performance of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Wildlife Conservation in the utilization of the monies received pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-310 of this title. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 23, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 167, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2007, c. 44, § 2, emerg. eff. April 24, 2007.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-312 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-312. Wildlife habitat development program - Contracts with private landowners - Liability.

|A. In order to encourage wildlife habitat conservation on private lands, the Department of Wildlife Conservation shall establish a program for wildlife habitat maintenance, enhancement, development, preservation, restoration, and management on private lands. To implement the program, the Department shall enter into multiyear contracts for approved projects on privately owned lands detailing the landowners' responsibilities. |B. The Department shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act to implement the program. Such rules may provide for incentives to participate in the program.C. Nothing in this section or in the contract executed pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be interpreted or construed to constitute a financial or general obligation of the state. No state revenue shall be used to guarantee or pay for any damages to property or injury to persons as a result of the provisions of this section or the contract.D. 1. Any landowner contracting with the Department pursuant to the provisions of this section:a.except as otherwise provided by this subsection, owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for any recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes,b.who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational purposes, does not thereby:(1)extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose,(2)confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee,(3)assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.2. Nothing in this section limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists for:a.willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity,b.injury suffered in any case where the owner of land charges the person or persons who enter or go on the land for the recreational use thereof.Added by Laws 1994, c. 171, § 1, emerg. eff. May 9, 1994. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 111, § 1, emerg. eff. April 21, 2003.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-313 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-313. Law Enforcement Officer Training Account.

|There is hereby created within the Wildlife Conservation Fund an account designated as the "Law Enforcement Officer Training Account". The account shall consist of monies designated for deposit to the account by law. All monies accruing to the credit of said account shall be budgeted and expended by the Department of Wildlife Conservation for the training of law enforcement officers employed by the Department. Expenditures from the account shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 1994, c. 318, § 2, emerg. eff. June 8, 1994. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 119.
29 OK Stat § 29-3-314 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 29. Game and Fish|§29-3-314. Advertising.

|The Department of Wildlife Conservation may sell advertising in any Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission-approved publication, media production or other informational material produced by the Department. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules establishing criteria for accepting or using advertisements as authorized in this section. |Added by Laws 1996, c. 242, § 1, emerg. eff. May 28, 1996.