SB 1340 - Kennel Definitions Act Summary

• Creates the "Kennel Definitions Act" codifying definitions and standards for animal care facilities, including shelters, kennels, breeders, dealers, and pet shops in Oklahoma Title 2

• Establishes requirements for indoor housing facilities including temperature control, ventilation, sanitation, lighting, and adequate space for exercise separate from living quarters

• Requires all animals be weaned before sale, accompanied by veterinarian health certificates, and sold with limited warranties against hereditary defects for animals under one year old

• Prohibits selling animals in parking lots and restricts sales at public markets and auctions to permitted locations with specific spacing from food products and filing requirements

• Defines "puppy mills" as facilities raising or breeding dogs that violate the Act's humane standards and basic guidelines for animal care

• Becomes effective November 1, 2010