25.3072.01000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Senators Klein, Erbele, Lemm
Representatives Beltz, Nelson
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to permit the use of M-44 sodium cyanide devices on
private land.
WHEREAS, M-44 sodium cyanide devices are effective tools used to control wild animals
that prey upon livestock, as well as threatened and endangered species; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services uses the M-44
sodium cyanide devices to control predators and assist livestock producers; and
WHEREAS, when properly used, M-44 sodium cyanide devices pose no occupational risk
to humans; and
WHEREAS, United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services has employed strict
safety precautions including the use of warning signs and placing the devices only on private
land with written permission from the landowner; and
WHEREAS, the loss of the M-44 sodium cyanide device would impair the duties of the
United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and would result in severe economic
consequences if predators remain unchecked;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE
HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges Congress to permit the use of M-44 sodium
cyanide devices on private land; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution
to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, the Majority and Minority
Leaders of the United States House of Representatives, and each member of the North Dakota
Congressional Delegation.
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4012
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