Oklahoma § 4-396 - Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-396 — Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-396. Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from

liability.

An institution shall at its own expense return to appropriate

dog pound any dog delivered to it which subsequently is identified

and claimed by its owner; provided, however, that no institution

shall be liable to the owner for any injury or illness or subsequent

death of any such animal, resulting from the transportation,

detention, or proper use of the dog in its scientific and

educational activities.

Added by Laws 1951, p. 10, § 6.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-396

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-396 cover?

Section 4-396 ("Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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