Okla. Admin. Code § 725:15-17-2

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

Section 725:15-17-2 - [Effective until 11/1/2024] Restrictions

(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, (verbal control not implied).

(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, permit to enter or remain or possess in the State Park System unless the person can present proof that the said dog has a current, valid rabies inoculation.

(5) No person shall keep a noisy, vicious, or otherwise dangerous animal, or one which is disturbing to other persons in the State Park System and allow said animal to remain therein if directed by any Park Official to remove said animal.

(6) Leaving a pet unattended which may result in harm to the pet.

(7) 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.

(8) In parks where there have been a designated fenced dog park dogs may be let off leash within that area, 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 [74: 2217].

(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 72 hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or 72 hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown.

(e) This section does not apply to guide dogs, therapy dogs/animals accompanying 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