Oklahoma § 21-1697 - Owning, possessing, keeping or training dog for fighting
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1697 — Owning, possessing, keeping or training dog for fighting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1697. Owning, possessing, keeping or training dog for fighting
- Felony - Penalty.
Every person who owns, possesses, keeps or trains any dog with
the intent that such dog shall be engaged in an exhibition of
fighting with another dog, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a
Class B5 felony offense, punishable as provided in Section 1699.1 of
this title.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 184, § 5, emerg. eff. April 20, 1982.
Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 388, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999,
1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 280, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, §
174, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 388 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1697
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1697 cover?
Section 21-1697 ("Owning, possessing, keeping or training dog for fighting") 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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