Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-11-31

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:15-11-31 - Importation of foreign animals

(a) Prior to entry, all animals imported into Oklahoma from a foreign country shall obtain a permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.

(b) All animals imported into Oklahoma from a foreign country shall meet all United States Department of Agriculture import requirements for the country of origin and for any country the animals have resided during shipment, in addition to all Oklahoma import requirements.

(c) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), all companion animals imported into Oklahoma from a foreign country shall be admitted:

(1) When accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI);

(2) If, when over three (3) months of age, officially vaccinated against rabies within twelve (12) months prior to the date of entry with an approved rabies vaccine or within three (3) years with the use of a three (3) year vaccine if the primary vaccination and subsequent boosters are documented on the CVI;

(3) When an additional permit has been obtained from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry within thirty (30) days prior to the entry of a companion animal that originates from an area under quarantine for rabies or has been exposed to rabies within six (6) months prior to entry; and

(4) After any required quarantine and examination by an accredited veterinarian for companion animals imported into Oklahoma with potential exposure to foreign animal diseases.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:15-11-31

Added at 14 Ok Reg 377, eff 10-28-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 2106, eff 6-25-99

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021