Okla. Admin. Code § 725:15-17-2

Current through Vol. 41, No. 24, September 3, 2024

Section 725:15-17-2 - [Effective 11/1/2024] Restrictions and prohibited acts

(a) The following activities are prohibited in any facility within the State Park System:

(1) No person shall bring a dog or pet into, permit a pet to enter or remain, or possess a pet in the State Park System unless said animal is leashed (not to exceed 10 feet or 3.0 meters), caged, confined in a vehicle, or otherwise restrained, so as to be under direct physical control of a person.

(2) Any vicious dog found loose in any State Park or Recreation Area may be destroyed in conformance with 74 O.S., Section 2217.

(3) No person shall bring a pet into, permit a pet to enter or remain, or possess any pet on any swimming pool, controlled beach area, public building, or any area or structure closed to the possession of pets by the park manager. Nor will any pet be allowed to swim at, or around any marina or fishing dock under the jurisdiction of the State Park System.

(4) No person shall bring a dog into, or permit a dog to enter or remain in the State Park System unless the person can present proof that said dog has a current, valid rabies inoculation.

(5) No person shall keep in the State Park System a noisy, vicious, or otherwise dangerous animal, or one which is disturbing to other persons in the State Park System.

(6) No person shall keep an animal described in (5) of this subsection in the State Park System if directed by any Park Official to remove said animal.

(7) No pet shall be left unattended which may result in harm to the pet.

(8) No pets will be permitted in the main portion of any lodge. Managers should encourage guests who do not wish to put up their pets to accept a pet friendly cabin or other accommodation in place of Lodge sleeping rooms.

(9) No person shall let a dog off leash outside of a designated fenced dog park. Owners shall abide by all posted rules and shall be responsible for any damage to property or injury to another dog or person.

(b) In park areas where hunting has been permitted, dogs may be used to support such activities in accordance with state law and any condition which may be established by the park manager.

(c) Pets or feral animals that are running-at-large or observed by an authorized person in the act of killing, injuring or molesting humans, livestock, or wildlife may be destroyed if necessary for public safety or protection of wildlife, livestock, or other natural resources.

(d) Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs, feed, veterinarian fees, transportation costs, and disposal. An impounded pet may be put up for adoption or destroyed if after being held for seventy-two (72) hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or seventy-two (72) hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown.

(e) This section does not apply to guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or heaing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons or dogs used by enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.

Okla. Admin. Code § 725:15-17-2

Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1995, eff 6-11-06

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 11/1/2024