The bill establishes the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Grant Program in Oklahoma, aimed at providing education, equipment, and services to assist in the eradication and control of feral swine populations. The program will be implemented by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The total maximum grant fund is set at $500,000, sourced from legislative appropriations and other public and private funds. Grants will specifically support Oklahomans in their efforts to manage feral swine on their land.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions that indemnify the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry from civil liability or criminal prosecution for injuries resulting from the program, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The Department is also tasked with creating necessary rules and educational materials for the program and may grant exemptions from certain permitting requirements for participating landowners and land lessors. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.