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§ 1680.1. Definitions

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 21. Crimes and Punishments

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Part VII. Crimes Against Property
Chapter 67. Injuries to Animals (Refs & Annos)
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1680.1
§ 1680.1. Definitions
As used in this act:1
1. “Animal” means any mammal, bird, fish, reptile or invertebrate, including wild and domesticated species, other than a human being;
2. “Animal facility” means any vehicle, building, structure, farm, ranch or other premises where an animal is kept, handled, transported, housed, exhibited, bred, offered for sale or used in any lawful scientific test, experiment, investigation or educational training;
3. “Person” means any individual, state agency, corporation, association, nonprofit corporation, joint stock company, firm, trust, partnership, two or more persons having a common interest, or other legal entity;
4. “Owner” means a person who has title to the property, possession of the property, or a greater right to the possession of the animal or property than another person;
5. “Possession” means actual care, custody, control or management; and
6. “Effective consent” means consent by the owner or a person legally authorized to act for the owner. Consent is not effective if induced or given by force or fear; by a person the offender knows is not legally authorized to act for the owner; or by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or influence of drug or alcohol is known by the offender to be unable to make reasonable decisions.

Credits

Laws 1991, c. 115, § 2, emerg. eff. April 25, 1991.
Chapters 56 through 60 appear in this volume

Footnotes

Title 21, § 1680 et seq.
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 1680.1, OK ST T. 21 § 1680.1
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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