Committee advances ban on future private primate ownership after sanctuary testimony
The committee approved "senate bill 21 72," which would prohibit future private ownership, sale, trade or breeding of primates with exceptions for sanctuaries, research facilities and law enforcement; Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary director said they house about 94 primates and urged passage.
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Senator Peterson presented "senate bill 21 72," a request bill from the Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary that would prohibit future ownership, sale, trade or breeding of primates in Oklahoma with grandfathering and registration for individuals who lawfully possess primates before the effective date.
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