Oklahoma § 4-706 - Application and construction of act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-706 — Application and construction of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-706. Application and construction of act
A. The Care and Disposition of Disaster Animals Act shall not
limit an animal control authority or agent thereof from humanely
euthanizing an animal in accordance with existing state law.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 4. Animals
B. The Care and Disposition of Disaster Animals Act does not
impose any affirmative duty on an animal shelter to admit disaster
animals.
C. The Care and Disposition of Disaster Animals Act shall not
restrict or interfere with the general powers of the State
Veterinarian, including the power to quarantine or to restrict the
movement of disaster animals or to exercise powers provided by law.
D. The Care and Disposition of Disaster Animals Act shall not
be construed as preventing veterinary care for disaster animals
either before or after they are brought to an animal shelter.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 304, § 6, emerg. eff. May 12, 2015.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-706
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-706 cover?
Section 4-706 ("Application and construction of act") 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 § 4-706?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 4-706 apply to my situation?
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