Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-1-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 35:55-1-11 - Complaints

(a) On receipt of a valid written complaint alleging a violation of the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act , an authorized agent of the State Board of Agriculture, a local animal control authority, or an inspector designated by the Department may investigate the alleged violation.

(b) Any person may submit a written and signed complaint to the Department alleging a violation of the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act or rules promulgated thereunder.

(c) Upon receipt of a written complaint, the Department notifies the person filing the complaint in writing of its receipt and status within five (5) working days.

(d) The party whom the complaint is filed against, if known, is notified within five (5) working days.

(e) The resolution of a complaint is the completion of the appropriate administrative, jurisdictional, and legal remedies appropriate to the circumstances.

(f) The complainant and commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operator shall be notified in writing within seven (7) working days after the resolution of the complaint.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-1-11

Added at 29 Ok Reg 1747, eff 6-21-12 (emergency); Added at 30 Ok Reg 829, eff 7-1-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014