Oklahoma § 4-499.2 - Spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-499.2 — Spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-499.2. Spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain
animals.
No dog or cat may be released for adoption from a releasing
agency unless said animal has been surgically spayed or neutered; or
unless the adopting party signs an agreement to have the animal
sterilized, and deposits funds with the releasing agency to ensure
that the adopted animal will be spayed or neutered. The amount of
the deposit required shall be determined by each individual
releasing agency. In no event shall the required deposit be less
than Ten Dollars ($10.00).
Added by Laws 1986, c. 204, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-499.2 cover?
Section 4-499.2 ("Spaying or neutering as condition for release of certain") 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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