Governor vetoes trespass bill

 
By The Associated Press
Published: May 14, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Brad Henry has vetoed a bill that would give landowners more legal authority to go after trespassers who damage their property.

The measure was pushed by farming and ranching interests, who have complained for years that Oklahoma 's trespass laws are weak, compared to other states.

The bill was opposed by some hunters and other outdoorsmen, including members of the Oklahoma Rifle Ass...


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