Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-3-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:55-3-9 - Animal identification

(a) A commercial pet breeder shall identify each animal two (2) months of age or older and each pet prior to sale or transfer of ownership, if before two (2) months of age, with a form of permanent identification, including but not limited to an implanted permanent pet identification number microchip, tattoo, or other similar mechanism, mark, or devise approved by the Department.

(b) A commercial pet breeder may tattoo in accordance with a registering organization or Federal USDA licensing guidelines.

(c) A commercial pet breeder shall insure that the permanent identification that is placed on the animal matches their sales and breeding records.

(d) A commercial pet breeder that chooses to tattoo, but is not tattooing according to any national guidelines or regulations from a registration agency or other licensing agency shall tattoo in accordance with the following method: OK"License Number"-"Pet Tracking Number". Example: OK123-12.

(e) A commercial pet breeder may request an exception from permanent identification from the Department. The Department shall review the request and determine on a case by case basis if the commercial pet breeder may use another form of identification on the animals.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:55-3-9

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