Oklahoma § 21-1680.3 - Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1680.3 — Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1680.3. Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse
– Immunity from civil liability.
A. A veterinarian shall report suspected cases of animal abuse
to a local law enforcement agency in the county where the
veterinarian is practicing within twenty-four (24) hours of any
examination or treatment administered to any animal which the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
veterinarian reasonably suspects and believes has been abused. The
report shall contain the breed and description of the animal
together with the name and address of the owner.
B. A veterinarian who files a report as provided in this
section shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any
report made in good faith.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 188, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1680.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1680.3 cover?
Section 21-1680.3 ("Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse") 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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