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§ 503. Carbon monoxide--Administration

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 4. Animals

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 4. Animals (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 15. Disposal of Animals Held in Shelter
4 Okl.St.Ann. § 503
§ 503. Carbon monoxide--Administration
Personnel shall be thoroughly instructed and be adequately trained in the operation and use of the carbon monoxide chamber. Carbon monoxide shall be administered in the following manner:
Adult animals, over sixteen (16) weeks of age, to be euthanized, shall be left in the chamber for a minimum of twenty (20) minutes after the carbon monoxide is administered. No animal so euthanized shall be removed until five (5) minutes after cessation of respiratory movements. The animal's body shall not be disposed of until death has been confirmed.

Credits

Laws 1981, c. 167, § 3; Laws 2000, c. 199, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
4 Okl. St. Ann. § 503, OK ST T. 4 § 503
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 3 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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