Agriculture; Oklahoma Controlled Burn Indemnity Fund; Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Indemnity Fund; damages; requirements; effective date.

Summary

The bill sets up the Oklahoma Controlled Prescribed Burn Indemnity Fund, administered by the Conservation Commission, to pay landowners for losses caused by a prescribed fire that spreads beyond their control, except for losses already covered by insurance. To receive benefits, owners must file a detailed burn plan, notify adjacent owners and local authorities, and pay a $100‑$250 fee. The fund can pay up to $1 million per fire, with claims required within 60 days.

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