1. (1) The department may primarily address federally protected wild horses but may also address nonfederally protected wild horses.

2. (2) To implement this article 66, the department may, when reasonable and effective:

   1. (a) Expand efforts to engage nonprofit organizations and foundations, such as community foundations and veterans' organizations, that are not normally associated with wild horse advocacy organizations;
   2. (b) Engage individuals and businesses for funding, promotion, and education through horse sponsorships that license, leverage, or use iconic wild horse imagery; and
   3. (c) Develop an engaging logo and brand to emotionally and financially connect the public and potential supporters to the purposes described in this article 66.

3. (3) The department may provide staff, resources, or information to:

   1. (a) Develop a system of shared equipment and staff expertise to loan to private adopters, sanctuaries, preserves, and refuges;
   2. (b) Develop training programs and certifications for horse trainers to assist in making horses more adoptable and in training people to be successful horse adopters;
   3. (c) Cooperate with the bureau to develop additional training, holding, or adoption opportunities; and
   4. (d) Cooperate with the department of corrections to create and expand opportunities for individuals confined in a correctional facility to help the department implement this article 66.

Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (HB 25-1283), ch. 225, p. 1030, § 6, effective August 6.