Oklahoma § 4-42.1 - Personal injury by dog - Liability of owner
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-42.1 — Personal injury by dog - Liability of owner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-42.1. Personal injury by dog - Liability of owner
The owner or owners of any dog shall be liable for damages to
the full amount of any damages sustained when his dog, without
provocation, bites or injures any person while such person is in or
on a place where he has a lawful right to be.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 32, § 1. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 75, § 1,
eff. Oct. 1, 1980.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-42.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-42.1 cover?
Section 4-42.1 ("Personal injury by dog - Liability of owner") 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 § 4-42.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 4-42.1 apply to my situation?
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