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OK HB1770
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Enns
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AI Summary
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Confining an animal in a motor vehicle or other enclosed space with temperatures that cause serious harm without proper ventilation is a misdemeanor offense.
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Law enforcement officers and licensed humane organization agents may rescue animals endangered by extreme temperatures and remove threats of further harm.
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Officers and agents rescuing confined animals are not liable for damage reasonably necessary to perform the rescue.
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Existing animal cruelty felony provisions remain unchanged, with penalties up to five years in state prison, one year in county jail, or $5,000 fine.
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Act becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; providing that confining animals in a motor vehicle under certain conditions shall be a misdemeanor; authorizing certain persons to remove animal; eliminating liability; effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2015