Title 2, Title 2 — Agriculture

A. All inspection service shall be subject to supervision at all times by an inspector. Such service shall be rendered where the facilities and conditions are satisfactory for the conduct of the service and the requisite inspectors are available. B. Exotic livestock which is proc…

A. All persons subject to the provisions of the Exotic Livestock and Exotic Livestock Products Inspection Act shall keep such records as willfully and correctly disclose all transactions involved in their businesses. All persons, subject to such requirements shall, at all reasona…

A. On and after September 1, 1991, no person shall: 1. Slaughter any exotic livestock or process any exotic livestock products which are capable of use as human food at any establishment processing any such articles solely for intrastate commerce, except in compliance with the re…

A. The State Board of Agriculture shall be the official exotic livestock disease control agency of the State of Oklahoma, and shall have the authority to issue and enforce rules governing the movement and testing of exotic livestock as defined in Section 6-290.3 of this title, in…

A. The State Veterinarian may determine that any livestock is infected with or has been exposed to any disease posing a threat to the livestock population of the state. B. The State Veterinarian may cause the livestock to be destroyed or disposed of in a manner designed to protec…

examining vehicles – Issuing citations - Agents' satisfactory completion of courses. A. To enable the State Board of Agriculture to implement its duties and responsibilities regarding disease eradication and control of livestock and theft of livestock, and of farming equipment an…

license number. A. It shall be unlawful to operate any trailer, not otherwise required to be licensed by law, which is used for the hauling of livestock upon the roads or highways of the State of Oklahoma unless that trailer bears an identifying number. B. Trailers owned by indiv…

Any person who violates the provisions of Section 6-303 of this title by failing to properly display the proper number shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof subject to a fine not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00). Any person who alters a vehicle identifying nu…

A. The Commissioner of the State Board of Agriculture may commission, subject to the approval of the Board, agriculture law enforcement agents. B. Agriculture law enforcement agents, when commissioned, shall: 1. Have all the powers of peace officers except the serving or executio…

species. A. No person may engage in the private commercial production of catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs, or other aquatic species without having first procured a license from the State Board of Agriculture. B. The initial fee for a license issued pursuant to the provi…

A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry may provide technical assistance to persons legally engaged in the private commercial production of catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs and other aquatic species pursuant to the provisions of this act. Such tech…

of broodstock for aquaculture system — Facilitation of broodstock transactions — Fees. A. All catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs, and other aquatic species which are legally produced, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6-311 through 6-317 of this title, shall be confi…

marketed. A. 1. a. Any duly authorized representative of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall have the power to inspect, at reasonable times, records, facilities and operations of any person engaging in the commercial production of catfish, minnows, fi…

A. 1. Each vehicle used to transport private commercially produced catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs or other aquatic species shall be marked conspicuously by decals bearing the inscription "Aquatic Culture". 2. The decals shall be located on each side of the hauling uni…

A. 1. All persons applying for a license to commercially produce catfish, minnows, fingerlings, fish, frogs or other aquatic species pursuant to the provisions of this act shall produce positive proof of: a. identification including, but not limited to, a valid Oklahoma driver li…

A. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. B. Any violations of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code shall be under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Added by Laws 2002, c. 295, § 7,…

A. If the State Veterinarian determines that any livestock is infected with or has been exposed to any contagious or infectious disease, the owner or person in control of the livestock may be directed by the State Veterinarian or any authorized agent thereof, to disinfect any liv…

Subarticle 4 of Article 6 of the Oklahoma Agricultural Code shall be known and may be cited as the "Animal Disease Outbreak Temporary Emergency Act". Added by Laws 2002, c. 173, § 14, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.

and/or public welfare – Certification – Declaration of emergency by Governor. A. 1. If the State Board of Agriculture determines that a confirmed case of an animal disease in this state presents a substantial and imminent threat to the state's domestic animal population and/or to…

A. Upon an emergency declaration by the Governor pursuant to the Animal Disease Outbreak Temporary Emergency Act, the State Veterinarian may establish quarantine zones of control in any area where a specific animal determined to be infected or is likely to be infected with the di…

machinery, and personal property. A. 1. The State Board of Agriculture may issue orders restricting the movement of persons, livestock, machinery, and personal property out of quarantine zones. The President of the Board, the State Veterinarian, or any licensed veterinarian desig…

control measures – Hearing – Violation. A. If the State Board of Agriculture determines that a person has not or is not reasonably likely to abide by the disease control measures established by the Board, the Board may request a court hearing to determine if the emergency tempora…

permitted – Cooperation with federal agencies in enforcement of regulations – Compensation – Appraisal – Proceedings barred pending compensation – Injunction. A. When it is determined by the State Board of Agriculture that it is necessary to eradicate any dangerous, infectious or…

Release of information. A. Any report of contagious or infectious animal diseases obtained pursuant to the requirements of Section 698.15 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes and rules promulgated by the State Board of Agriculture shall not be required to be produced pursuant to …

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act”. Added by Laws 2006, c. 138, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.

As used in the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act: 1. "Cervid", "cervidae", and "deer" mean any member of the cervidae family; 2. "Commercial" means to manage on a business basis or engage in any transaction or exchange for consideration including barter, the offer to sell, or possessi…

Commercial hunting facilities – Rules – Powers of Department. A. Authorized agents of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall have the authority to enter any premises or mode of transportation as authorized pursuant to Section 2-14 of this title for the p…

A. No person shall breed, possess, or raise cervidae for commercial or noncommercial purposes without first obtaining a farmed cervidae facility license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. B. The Department may issue a farmed cervidae facility license…

form – Confinement of farmed cervidae - Inspections - Export of cervidae. A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall promulgate rules regarding the application and licensing process, including but not limited to: 1. The expiration date of a farmed cervida…

A. An owner or operator shall ensure farmed cervidae do not run at large and shall take all reasonable efforts to return any escaped farmed cervidae to their enclosures as soon as possible. B. The owner or operator shall immediately notify the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, …

It shall be unlawful and a violation of the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act for any person: 1. To refuse an inspection authorized by the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act; 2. To commingle or integrate any native cervidae into a farmed cervidae herd; 3. To intentionally commingle or integ…

antlers. A. Owners and operators of licensed farmed cervidae facilities may slaughter farmed cervidae at any time throughout the year pursuant to the Exotic Livestock and Exotic Livestock Products Inspection Act. B. An owner or operator may slaughter their own farmed cervidae for…

Cancellation or revocation of registration, permit, certificate, license, identification, or order – Violations of Wildlife Conservation Code. A. The assessment of an administrative or criminal penalty for violations of the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act shall be pursuant to Sectio…

order, priority. A. Whenever the State Veterinarian finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or welfare or to protect farmed or native cervidae from any animal disease or pest, the State Veterinarian may without notice or hearing issu…

from premises. A. No person shall wrongfully injure any cervidae upon the premises of a farmed cervidae facility that is licensed pursuant to Section 6-504 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes or wrongfully remove any cervidae from the premises of a farmed cervidae facility that i…

A. After the initial prelicensing inspection, each premise shall be inspected at least once every other year unless there is a change in ownership or change in facilities. B. The following prelicensing inspections shall occur: 1. Upon submission of a complete application, the Dep…

A. Upon receipt of a written complaint, the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall notify the person filing the complaint in writing of its receipt and status within five (5) working days. The party whom the complaint is filed against, if known, shall be notified wit…

license. A. The license of any owner or operator may be revoked if it is determined at an administrative hearing that the owner or operator has violated any provision of the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act. B. In the event a license is denied, revoked, cancelled, or suspended, the o…

A. Upon expiration of a license, the owner or operator may take up to one hundred twenty (120) days to dispose of all cervidae at the facility. B. In no case shall the farmed cervidae be released into the wild. C. Cleaning and disinfection of the premises shall be completed immed…

be consistent with federal regulations. Any regulation relating to the import of nonnative cervidae adopted by a local government, authority, or state agency or office shall be consistent with corresponding federal regulations. Added by Laws 2019, c. 217, § 2, emerg. eff. April 2…

Act — Pilot program to enhance genetic durability. A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act”. B. No later than November 1, 2024, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall establish a pilot progr…

Exceptions. A. It shall be unlawful and be a misdemeanor in Oklahoma to import or possess exotic swine of the family Suidae. Provided, however, exotic swine species shall not include pot-bellied pigs, teacup pigs and other swine or pigs commonly owned as domestic pets. B. The Sta…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Feral Swine Control Act”. Added by Laws 2007, c. 5, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.

The purpose of the Feral Swine Control Act is to provide aggressive measures to reduce the number of feral swine in Oklahoma. Feral swine are a nonnative invasive species in Oklahoma that are detrimental to the natural resources of Oklahoma and agriculture production, and a disea…

As used in the Feral Swine Control Act: 1. "Daylight" means the period of time beginning when the sun rises and ending when the sun sets; 2. "Feral swine" means any domestic or wild animal of the species Sus scrofa that are or have been running at large, free roaming, or wild upo…

feral swine at night, permit required. A. Except as otherwise specified in the Feral Swine Control Act, any person with permission of the owner may remove feral swine from private or public property during daylight hours. B. Any person who intends to kill or attempt to kill feral…

seasons, permit required - License required - Exemption. A. During designated deer hunting seasons for primitive firearms and guns as specified in rules promulgated by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, an owner of private property shall not kill or attempt to kill feral sw…

A. Feral swine may be taken on lands owned or managed by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in accordance with rules promulgated thereto. B. No person whose hunting license is revoked may remove feral swine during the time the license is revoked. Added by Laws 2007, c. 5, § …

A. The State Board of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules necessary, expedient, or appropriate for the performance, enforcement, or carrying out of any of the purposes, objectives, or provisions of the Feral Swine Control Act. B. Rules shall be promulgated pursuant to t…

test results. A. No person shall import live feral swine into this state unless the live feral swine are going directly to a slaughter facility in a sealed trailer and accompanied by a USDA vs 1-27 permit for the movement of restricted animals. B. All feral swine in this state th…