§ 27A-3-9-100 — Statewide plan for harmful woody species.

A. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission shall implement a statewide plan for the control, removal, and eradication of harmful woody species on state-owned, -leased, or -operated land. B. On or before January 1, 2026, a report shall be compiled and presented to the Commission from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Commissioners of the Land Office, the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Department of Corrections, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the Department of Transportation, and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority with a comprehensive report to determine the affected inventory and subsequent plan to control, remove, or eradicate harmful woody species from state-owned, -leased, or -operated properties. The Commission shall assist in the administration of the agency’s plan and develop any necessary programs to expand the capabilities of each agency’s approach to control, remove, or eradicate harmful woody specifies. C. The agencies specified in subsection B of this section shall electronically submit to the Legislature an annual report by November 1, 2026, and each subsequent year by November 1, detailing the progress of the control, removal, and eradication of harmful woody species on state-owned, -leased, or -operated land. D. As used in this section, “harmful woody species” means a tree or shrub species that is rapidly encroaching into adjoining lands and is likely to cause harm to the environment or economy. Harmful woody species include, but are not limited to, Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Redcedar), Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain juniper), Juniperus monosperma (oneseed juniper), and Tamarix ramosissima (salt cedar). E. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 2025, c. 72, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.