Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-1-5

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

Section 35:55-1-5 - Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry may deny a license, or renewal thereof, or revoke a license of any applicant , commercial pet breeder , or animal shelter operator who fails to meet the standards of animal care or fails to follow the application process adopted by the Department, or if the person:

(1) Is convicted of a crime involving animal cruelty;

(2) Is convicted of violating the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter LicensingAct more than three times;

(3) Is convicted of a type of felony specified by subparagraphs a through pp of paragraph 2 of Section 571 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;

(4) Is convicted of a felony punishable under the Oklahoma Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; or

(5) Has held or applied for a United States Department of Agriculture license pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act and whose license was suspended or revoked, or whose application was refused due to the improper care of animals.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-1-5

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