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OK SB773
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Fields
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's Commercial Pet Breeders Act to update language and clarify definitions relating to commercial dog and cat breeding operations.
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Requires all rules promulgated by the Board of Commercial Pet Breeders to be approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry prior to becoming final rules.
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Establishes fee structure by rule, with exemption from licensing fees for federally licensed U.S. Department of Agriculture commercial pet breeders.
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Implements licensing requirements, facility inspections, health and safety standards, and penalties (administrative and criminal) for violations of the Commercial Pet Breeders Act.
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Effective date of July 1, 2011, with emergency clause declaring immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Commercial pet breeders; updating language; requiring rule approval by Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Effective date. Emergency.
Animals and Game and Fish
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/22/2011