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OK SB2186

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jay Gumm

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Companion Pet Protection Act" in Oklahoma law, creating regulatory requirements for animal breeders, dealers, and facilities based on USDA standards

  • Defines and classifies breeders as commercial (25+ intact females), hobby (fewer than 25 females), or hobby/show (10 or fewer females for exhibition), with different requirements for each category

  • Requires animals to be at least 8 weeks old before sale, include health certificates from licensed veterinarians, and be sold with warranties against hereditary defects for animals under one year old

  • Restricts animal sales locations (prohibits parking lots; limits sales at public markets/auctions to permitted venues at least 100 feet from food products) and requires auctions to file with county/municipality and pay $1 per animal sold

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Animals; creating the Companion Pet and Owner Protection Act. Effective date.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

Referred to Appr/Sub-Natural Resources and Regulatory Services

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2010

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