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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Mike Hanna |
  
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Hanna bill for deterrent fencing and elk damage fund passes House
HARRISBURG, Sept. 18 – State Rep. Mike Hanna, D-Clinton/Centre, said the House of Representatives this week passed his bill that would increase deterrent fencing for wild animals and establish an elk damage compensation fund.
The legislation (H.B. 2575) would increase the funding for and number of elk deterrent fences in Pennsylvania. It also would create a fund to reimburse people for damage caused by elk. The state Game Commission and the state Department of Agriculture would be responsible for administering the programs.
"Elk can cause significant crop and property damage," Hanna said. "The fencing helps prevent financial loss, and the compensation fund would help landowners repair any damages to their property."
The bill now heads to the state Senate for consideration.
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