Okla. Admin. Code § 475:50-1-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 475:50-1-1 - Purpose

(a) The purpose of this section of Title 475 is to make it possible for animal control officers to register with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC), pursuant to Oklahoma State Statute, Title 63, §2-302 . This legislation was enacted to allow professional animal control officers who are employed by cities, counties, or the state, within Oklahoma, to be able to obtain, possess, and administer controlled dangerous substances that are consistent with a formulary established by OBNDDC, in the performance of their official duties as animal control officers , including, but not limited to, the tranquilization, sedation, and humane euthanasia of animals.

(b) The term "animal control officer" includes animal control officers and their supervisors or managers who, through their supervisory or managerial duties, are responsible for the supervision and/or management of the officer and the shelter or field services program in which the officer is employed.

Added at 24 Ok Reg 2747, eff 8-11-07 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 548, eff 5-13-13