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§ 1680.3. Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse--Immunity from civil liability

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. § 1680.3
§ 1680.3. Veterinarian required to report suspected animal abuse--Immunity from civil liability
Currentness
A. A veterinarian shall report suspected cases of animal abuse to a local law enforcement agency in the county where the veterinarian is practicing within twenty-four (24) hours of any examination or treatment administered to any animal which the veterinarian reasonably suspects and believes has been abused. The report shall contain the breed and description of the animal together with the name and address of the owner.
B. A veterinarian who files a report as provided in this section shall be immune from civil liability with respect to any report made in good faith.

Credits

Laws 2006, c. 188, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
Chapters 56 through 60 appear in this volume
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 1680.3, OK ST T. 21 § 1680.3
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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