Oklahoma § 4-45 - Certificate of registration for certain dogs required Exemption - Fee
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§ 4-45. Certificate of registration for certain dogs required Exemption - Fee
A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog in the
state without certificate of registration issued under this section.
This section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement
officials for police work.
B. The animal control authority of the city or county in which
an owner has a dangerous dog shall issue a certificate of
registration to the owner of such animal if the owner presents to
the animal control unit sufficient evidence of:
1. A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the
posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that
there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner
shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that
informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog; and
2. A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's
insurance, or surety bond, issued by an insurer qualified under
Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes in the amount of not less than
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) insuring the owner for any
personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.
C. If an owner has the dangerous dog in an incorporated area
that is serviced by both a city and county animal control authority,
the owner shall obtain a certificate of registration from the city
authority.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 4. Animals
D. Cities and/or counties may charge an annual fee not to
exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00), in addition to regular dog licensing
fees, if any are charged, not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00), to
register dangerous dogs. Fees shall be retained by the city or
county issuing license.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 199, § 2, eff. Feb. 1, 1992.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 4-45 ("Certificate of registration for certain dogs required Exemption - Fee") 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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