SB 1933 Summary

• Creates the Companion Animal Care Act to regulate companion animal facilities (breeders, kennels, pet shops, shelters) through a permit system administered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.

• Establishes a $250 annual permit fee for regulated facilities or allows exemptions for sporting/working dog breeders; facilities without permits pay $1 per animal via health certificates issued by veterinarians.

• Authorizes appointment of a Companion Animal Care Program Director and Coordinator to enforce regulations, investigate complaints, and issue/revoke permits based on animal welfare standards and applicant fitness.

• Creates the Companion Animal Care Reserve Fund from health certificate fees and establishes a Companion Animal Care Relief Fund from excess revenues to support facility depopulation and disaster relief activities.

• Repeals the Commercial Pet Breeders Act (59 O.S. 2011, Sections 5001-5029) and takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.