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OK HB1953
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Rosecrants
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AI Summary
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Amends 4 O.S. 2021, Section 30.5 to require the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to conduct no-notice annual inspections of licensed animal shelters and commercial pet breeder facilities.
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Annual inspections must be conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, without prior notice to facility operators or representatives.
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Requires inspectors to submit inspection reports to the Department within 10 days of inspection and provide copies to facility operators.
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Prohibits the Department from hiring any humane society group or members to perform inspections required under the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Animals; commercial pet breeders and animal shelters; no-notice inspections; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture
2/4/2025