Oklahoma § 59-698.15 - Report of contagious or infectious diseases
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-698.15 — Report of contagious or infectious diseases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-698.15. Report of contagious or infectious diseases
It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of
veterinary medicine to report to the State Veterinarian of the State
of Oklahoma the name of the owner or person in possession of all
domestic animals afflicted with any contagious or infectious disease
required to be reported to the State Board of Agriculture together
with the location of the animals and the disease with which the
animals are afflicted immediately upon such knowledge or information
coming to such practitioners.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 15, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended
by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-698.15
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-698.15 cover?
Section 59-698.15 ("Report of contagious or infectious diseases") 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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