Oklahoma § 4-30.12 - Annual health records
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-30.12 — Annual health records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-30.12. Annual health records
A. An animal shelter operator and commercial pet breeder shall
maintain a separate health record for each animal in the facility of
the animal shelter operator and commercial breeder documenting the
healthcare of the animal.
B. The health record shall include:
1. The breed, sex, color, and identifying marks of the animal;
and
2. A record of all inoculations, medications, and other
veterinary medical treatment received by the animal while in the
possession of the animal shelter operator and commercial pet
breeder.
C. The animal shelter operator and commercial pet breeder shall
make the health records available on request to the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, an authorized agent
of the Board, a local animal control authority, or any other
inspector designated by the Department.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 302, § 12, eff. July 1, 2012. Amended by
Laws 2013, c. 289, § 11.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-30.12
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-30.12 cover?
Section 4-30.12 ("Annual health records") 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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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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