The bill amends existing laws related to agriculture and livestock in Wyoming, specifically addressing the penalties and liabilities associated with unlawful wire fences. It changes the civil liability standard for damages caused by such fences from "animals" to "livestock," and significantly increases the fines for constructing or maintaining an unlawful wire fence. The minimum fine is raised from $5 to $150, with maximum fines increasing from $25 to $750 for the first offense, and from $100 to $3,000 for subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of subdividers regarding the construction and maintenance of perimeter partition fences adjacent to lands where livestock can roam. It stipulates that adjoining landowners are only required to pay half of the actual costs for constructing and maintaining a lawful fence, while the subdivider is responsible for any additional costs. Furthermore, it clarifies that adjoining landowners are not liable for damages caused by livestock that breach the perimeter fence and wander onto subdivided land. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-28-103, 11-28-106, 11-28-108