Oklahoma § 4-98 - Restraint of all domestic animals - Damages for trespass
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-98 — Restraint of all domestic animals - Damages for trespass, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-98. Restraint of all domestic animals - Damages for trespass
All domestic animals shall be restrained by the owner thereof at
all times and seasons of the year from running at large in the State
of Oklahoma. Damages caused by the domestic animals trespassing
upon lands of another shall be recovered in a manner provided by
law. For the purpose of this act, domestic animals shall include
cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, exotic livestock and all other
animals not considered wild. The term “domestic animals” shall not
include domestic house pets.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 117, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Laws
2000, c. 206, § 3, emerg. eff. May 19, 2000; Laws 2007, c. 5, § 15,
eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-98
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-98 cover?
Section 4-98 ("Restraint of all domestic animals - Damages for trespass") 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 § 4-98?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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