2011 Senate Bill 588

Define feral or hunting-type swine as as invasive species

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 7, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To define swine other than standard barnyard pigs as invasive species subject to various eradication measures and regulations on importation, etc. Specifically, the bill would apply the provisions of the state’s existing invasive species law to wild boar, wild hog, wild swine, feral pig, feral hog, feral swine, old world swine, razorback, Eurasian wild boar, and Russian wild boar (sus scrofa).

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture