Oklahoma § 4-392 - Application and issuance of license
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-392 — Application and issuance of license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-392. Application and issuance of license
An institution requiring for the effective carrying on of its
scientific or educational activities the use of live dogs and cats
may apply to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and
Forestry for a license to obtain animals from the establishment
maintained and operated by public funds for the confinement, care
and disposal of animals seized by public authority, commonly called
the "dog pound". If the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food,
and Forestry finds that the institution, by reason of its ethical
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 4. Animals
standards, its personnel, its facilities and the uses it proposes to
make of animals is a fit and proper agency to receive a license, and
that the public interest would be served by the issuance of a
license to the institution, it shall issue a license to the
institution, subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter
provided.
Added by Laws 1951, p. 9, § 2. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 108, § 1,
eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-392
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-392 cover?
Section 4-392 ("Application and issuance of license") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 4-392?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 4-392 apply to my situation?
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