Agriculture; requiring certain gate closures; providing exceptions; prescribing penalties for violations. Effective date.

Summary

The bill mandates that any gate used to contain livestock must be kept closed at all times, unless livestock are being moved, maintenance is occurring, or authorized personnel need access. It applies to both private and public properties and makes knowingly leaving a gate open, damaging it, or allowing livestock to escape a misdemeanor with fines and possible jail time. The law also requires the State Board of Agriculture to issue implementing rules.

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