The bill amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to update the identification requirements for breeder deer. Key changes include the requirement for breeder deer to be identified by an electronic identification device approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, which must have a 15-digit animal identification number starting with 840. The bill specifies that if the electronic device is a button tag, it must be attached to the ear, and if it is an implant, it cannot be placed in edible muscle. Additionally, the bill mandates that any dislodged or damaged electronic identification device must be replaced immediately with another electronic device that meets the specified requirements.

The bill also repeals several existing provisions related to breeder deer identification, including certain requirements for identification tags and tattoos. It clarifies that a tattoo must be applied to the inner ear of the deer and must bear the same unique identifier as the electronic identification device. The changes will apply only to breeder deer born on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, while those born before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.3561 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)