§ 21-1791. Damage to fence - Punishment - Exceptions.

A.  Any person who, without good cause, maliciously and knowingly cuts or damages a fence used for the production or containment of cattle, bison, horses, sheep, swine, goats, domestic fowl, exotic livestock, exotic poultry or any game animals or domesticated game such that there is a loss or damage to the property is guilty of a misdemeanor.  Any person convicted of a second or subsequent offense pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding two (2) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B.  The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to any activities:

1.  Performed pursuant to the Seismic Exploration Regulation Act;

2.  Performed pursuant to Sections 318.2 through 318.9 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or

3.  That are subject to the regulation of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Added by Laws 2013, c. 284, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.