HB 3167

Abstract

Repeals sunset of predator damage control district program. Defines "prevent, reduce and mitigate damage to property from predatory animals" to include both lethal and nonlethal methods of prevention, reduction and mitigation. Changes requirements for petition for formation of predator damage control district. Provides that proposed district boundaries may be noncontiguous. Requires county assessor to verify signatures of eligible petitioners appearing on petition for formation of district. Increases annual charges that landowners may choose to incur for land located in predator damage control district. Amends provisions for determining and charging county's actual administrative costs of preventing, reducing and mitigating damage to property from predatory animals to exclude indirect or pooled job costs assessed to county for federal wildlife services, provided county has obtained waiver from federal directors of wildlife services. Authorizes governing body of county, with consent of governing body of city, to charge city for county's actual administrative costs of preventing, reducing and mitigating damage to property from predatory animals. Authorizes charges to be collected from landowners by direct billing, with deadline for collection set by advisory board of district. Grants cause of action under district program to counties, landowners, districts and cities involved in program. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.