The bill amends Section 43.361 of the Parks and Wildlife Code to establish new regulations regarding the removal of fences surrounding breeder deer release sites. It introduces two new subsections, (c) and (d), which outline the conditions under which a landowner may remove such a fence. Specifically, the landowner must wait at least five years since the last release of breeder deer, notify adjacent landowners of their intention to remove the fence, ensure that the site has minimal connection to any facility with chronic wasting disease, and obtain certification from the department that no deer from the site have been linked to positive disease tests.

Additionally, the bill specifies the criteria for the department's certification, requiring a confidence level of at least 95% or 99% regarding the absence of chronic wasting disease, depending on the site's connection to affected facilities and compliance with regulations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.361 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)