Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-3-5

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

Section 35:55-3-5 - Waste management

(a) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall remove all animals from enclosures during cleaning and sanitization and shall hold them in an enclosure satisfying the minimum space requirements in this subchapter or in an exercise area.

(b) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall comply with all waste disposal practices required by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and other applicable municipal ordinances, state statutes, and federal codes for disposal of pet waste.

(c) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall conduct regular and frequent collection, removal, and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, debris, garbage, water, other fluids, wastes, and dead pets, in a manner that minimizes contamination and disease risks.

(d) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall equip housing facilities and primary enclosures with disposal facilities and drainage systems that rapidly eliminate pet waste and allow animals to remain clean and dry at all times.

(1) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall properly construct, install, and maintain all drains.

(2) If a commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatoruses a closed drainage system, the drains shall be equipped with traps and prevent the backflow of gases and the backup of sewage onto the floor or any surface that animals might touch.

(3) If a commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatoruses sump or settlement ponds, or other similar systems for drainage and animal waste disposal, the system shall be located far enough away from the pet area of the housing facility holding pets to prevent odors, diseases, pests, and vermin infestation.

(e) Trash containers in housing facilities and in food storage and food preparation areas shall be leak proof and have tightly fitted lids on them at all times.

(f) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall ensure carcass disposal meets all state and local requirements.

(g) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall not keep or allow to be kept animal carcasses or animal waste in food storage or preparation areas, food freezers, food refrigerators, or areas that animals may touch or reach.

(h) Cleaning and treatment of all waste including water shall be done in such a manner that there shall be no adverse effect on any animal in the area.

(i) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatormay stack primary enclosures containing animals over other primary enclosures containing animals so long as there is a barrier or drainage system between the upper and lower enclosures that prevents all waste and debris from falling into the lower enclosures.

(j) A commercial pet breeder or animal shelter operatorshall maintain ammonia levels at all locations in housing facilities at a level that does not interfere with human or animal health or wellbeing.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-3-5

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