Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 532 - Board of Commercial Pet Breeders
Chapter 15 - Commercial Pet Breeder Operations Guidelines
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 532:15-1-1 - Minimum standards of care generally

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 532:15-1-1
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Commercial pet breeders shall provide that level of care to pets, including sufficient food and water, regular exercise, veterinary care, adequate grooming, natural or artificial light during daylight hours, adequate space in living quarters, protection from the elements and extreme temperatures, and adequate resting time between breeding cycles, that ensures the general health and well-being of all pets the commercial pet breeder owns. All commercial pet breeders shall comply with the standards of care set forth in this Chapter and shall at all times be able and encouraged to provide conditions improved beyond the minimum standards set forth by this Chapter. With regard to care elements not specifically addressed in this Chapter, commercial pet breeders shall be guided by the generally accepted standards of breeding and husbandry. The provisions of this Chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other state and federal laws regarding animal welfare. This Chapter is not intended to limit any state law or regulation governing the welfare of animals, nor shall anything in this section prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare laws and regulations in addition to this section.

Added at 28 Ok Reg 2306, eff 7-25-11

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