Title 2, Title 2 — Agriculture

and other agricultural-related parties. The State Department of Agriculture is authorized, on behalf of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural-related parties to assist, promote, or provide services in agribusiness-related areas, rural community development, and other public s…

Powers and duties of State Department of Agriculture. A. To implement the Made in Oklahoma Program and the Grown in Oklahoma Program, the State Department of Agriculture shall: 1. Design a “Made in Oklahoma” logo and a “Grown in Oklahoma” logo for use by Oklahoma processors, prov…

The Legislature hereby finds, determines and declares that the production of agricultural food products constitutes a large proportion of Oklahoma’s economy and that it is beneficial to the citizens of this state to protect the vitality of the agricultural economy by providing a …

As used in Sections 129 through 132 of this act unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Disparagement" means dissemination of information to the public in any manner which casts doubt on the safety of any perishable agricultural food product to the consuming public; and 2. "Pe…

A. Any producer of perishable agricultural food products who suffers damages as a result of another person's disparagement of any such perishable agricultural food product, when the disparagement is based on false information which is not based on reliable scientific facts and sc…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Farm Animal, Crop, and Research Facilities Protection Act”. Added by Laws 2003, c.70, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.

As used in the Oklahoma Farm Animal, Crop, and Research Facilities Protection Act: 1. “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses in this act; 2. “Animal” means any warm or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, resea…

government agencies. A. 1. A person commits an offense if, without the consent of the owner, the person acquires or otherwise exercises control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the own…

A. A person convicted of any of the offenses defined in subsections A and B of Section 3 of this act shall be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or by imprisonment as provided for i…

Misleading or deceptive practices. A. There is hereby created the "Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act". B. As used in the Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act: 1. "Livestock" means animals defined by paragraph 9 of Section 1-3 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes; 2. "Meat" me…

with producers, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, and State Purchasing Director. A. As part of the "Made in Oklahoma" and "Grown in Oklahoma" programs established within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, the Department, in cooperation with th…

The Legislature finds, determines, and declares that the production of agricultural food products constitutes a large proportion of the state's economy and that it is beneficial to the citizens of this state to enhance the production and further expand the state's economy by effe…

presumption. A. If an action against a producer of livestock arises as a result of consumption of a meat food product, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the producer of livestock met the standard of ordinary care in the production of that livestock, so long as the live…

A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall operate an “Oklahoma Agritourism Program” for the purpose of stimulating economic growth and viability in rural communities by promoting and fostering agritourism ventures within Oklahoma. B. The Oklahoma Agritou…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Urban Gardens Grant Act”. Added by Laws 2017, c. 188, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.

For purposes of the Urban Gardens Grant Act: 1. “Department” means the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; 2. “Food desert” means a census tract that is designated as both a low-income area and a low access area; 3. “Low access area” means a census tract, as r…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to be designated the "Urban Gardens Grant Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist …

A. The Department shall administer the provisions of the Urban Gardens Grant Act. B. The State Board of Agriculture shall promulgate rules and adopt eligibility guidelines necessary to enforce and administer the Urban Gardens Grant Act, including an application process for grants…

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the “Agritourism Revolving Fund”. All monies, fees, and revenues collected, authorized, or received from any source by the State Board of Agriculture or any division, officer, or employee of the State Departme…

Limitations Act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Agritourism Activities Liability Limitations Act". Added by Laws 2013, c. 27, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 2013.

As used in the Oklahoma Agritourism Activities Liability Limitations Act: 1. "Agritourism activity" means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activi…

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, an agritourism professional is not liable for injury to or death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities, so long as the warning contained in Section 4 of this act is posted as required an…

A. Every agritourism professional shall post and maintain signs that contain the warning notice specified in subsection B of this section. The sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activit…

and regulations. A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the rights of Oklahomans to engage in agritourism activities shall not be banned by any county, municipality, state agency or political subdivision. Agritourism activities shall only be engaged in a lawful manne…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Farmers Market Liability Limitation Act". Added by Laws 2017, c. 206, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.

As used in the Farmers Market Liability Limitation Act: 1. "Farmers market" means a market that is registered with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; 2. "Farmers Market Operator" means the person who promotes or manages the activities at a farmers market …

For the purpose of aiding and improving the marketing of agricultural products of the State of Oklahoma, the State Board of Agriculture shall implement a program of marketing services. The program shall include improvement of marketing methods, development of greater and more eff…

The State Board of Agriculture may obtain and compile price reports and other information on a daily or other basis for the natural products of the farm, orchard, vineyard, garden, and apiary, raw and manufactured, and livestock, poultry, and dairy products. The Board may dissemi…

A. Any participant assumes the inherent risk of attending, buying or selling goods at a farmers market registered with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. If a participant brings an action for damages arising from the operation of a registered farmers mark…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Healthy Food Financing Act". Added by Laws 2017, c. 106, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.

As used in the Healthy Food Financing Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Agriculture; 2. "Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; 3. "Financing" means loans, grants and forgivable loans; 4. "Grocery store" means a for-profit or not-for-…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the “Healthy Food Financing Revolving Fund”. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the State Board of Agriculture for…

A. The Department shall administer the provisions of the Healthy Food Financing Act. B. The Department may contract with one or more nonprofit organizations or community development financial institutions to administer this program through a public-private partnership. C. The Boa…

Diversification Program. A. The provisions of this act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Act”. B. Pursuant to the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Act, there is hereby created the “Oklahoma Agriculture…

Enhancement and Diversification Program. A. The State Board of Agriculture is hereby authorized to establish and administer the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program. B. The purpose of the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program is to p…

– Monies received and deposited – Appropriation and expenditure. A. There is hereby created within the State Treasury a fund for the State Board of Agriculture to be designated the "Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, n…

– Proprietary information. A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall require eligible applicants to submit information, forms and reports as are necessary to properly and efficiently administer the Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Pro…

This subarticle shall be known as the “Oklahoma Organic Food Act”. Added by Laws 1989, c. 317, § 1, operative July 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 76, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.

The purpose of the Oklahoma Organic Food Act is to permit and facilitate the production and marketing of organically grown products in a manner which assures the consumer that the products have been produced and marketed according to consistent standards and practices. Added by L…

For purposes of the Oklahoma Organic Food Act: 1. “Certification or certified” means a determination made by a certifying agent that a production or handling operation is in compliance with this subarticle and rules promulgated pursuant thereto; 2. “Certificate of Organic Product…

analysis – Verification documents – Audits of records. A. The State Board of Agriculture shall establish a program for the certification of organic agricultural products. The Board shall submit this program to the Secretary of the USDA for accreditation as required by the Organic…

orders – Fines and penalties. A. A person shall not sell, offer for sale, label, or advertise an agricultural product with the representation that it is organic if the person knows or has reason to know that it has not been certified pursuant to the Oklahoma Organic Food Act or t…

Act. This act shall be known and cited as the "Oklahoma Farmers Market and Farmers Hub Act". Added by Laws 2020, c. 102, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

As used in the Oklahoma Farmers Market and Farmers Hub Act: 1. "Approved" means conforming to scientific principles, applicable federal, state and local laws and generally recognized industry standards that protect public health; 2. "Approved source" means a source that is licens…

A. A manager or an advisory board member may register a farmers market with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry if the farmers market meets the eligibility requirements identified in the Oklahoma Farmers Market and Farmers Hub Act. B. A manager or an adviso…

The following products may be sold at a registered farmers market: 1. Raw, uncut produce; 2. Whole shell eggs, so long as properly licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; 3. Meat, so long as in compliance with all Oklahoma Department of Agriculture…

marketer. A. A manager or advisory board member may register a farmers hub with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. B. The manager or advisory board member shall ensure all qualifications of a farmers market are met; however, the farm food producer or the …

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry may promulgate rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. Added by Laws 2020, c. 102, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Homemade Food Freedom Act". Added by Laws 2013, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2013. Renumbered from § 1-1440 of Title 63 by Laws 2017, c. 85, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2017. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 441, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.

As used in the Homemade Food Freedom Act: 1. "Home food establishment" shall mean a business on the premises of a residence in which homemade food products are created for sale or resale if the business has gross annual sales of prepared food of less than Seventy-five Thousand Do…