Relating to: prohibiting the quarantine of certain animals based on exposure to chronic wasting disease.

Summary

The bill limits the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s ability to quarantine animals solely because they were exposed to chronic wasting disease (CWD). It applies to species known not to carry or be vulnerable to CWD and specifically to farm‑raised fallow deer. It also sets conditions for importing wild elk into certain counties while ensuring CWD safeguards are met.

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