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OK SB1007

Bill

Status

Failed

2/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stanislawski

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 4 O.S. 2011, Section 43 to allow any county in Oklahoma to regulate or prohibit dogs running at large, removing the previous restriction that limited this authority to counties with populations of 200,000 or more

  • Authorizes county commissioners to impound dogs running at large, sell them to cover costs and penalties, and erect necessary pens, pounds, and buildings for county use

  • Requires county commissioners to establish and enforce rules governing dog regulation and taxation, including entering cooperative agreements with the county sheriff for enforcement and financing

  • Permits counties to tax dog owners and harborers and authorize humane killing or disposal of dogs found running at large in violation of ordinances

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Animals; county animal control. Emergency.

Animals and Game and Fish

Last Action

Failed in Committee - General Government

2/14/2012

Committee Referrals

General Government2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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