Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
(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.
