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OK HB1421
OK HB1421Animals; animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders; expiring license; notice by Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry; renewals; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
Dead
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to animals; amending 4 O.S. 2021, Section 30.8, which relates to animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders; changing required notice time to be given to animal shelter operators or commercial pet breeders by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry prior to their current license expiring; providing for online renewals; providing timeline for implementing online renewals; and providing an effective date. AMENDMENT NO. 1. , strike the title Passed the Senate the 8th day of May, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1421 By: West (Josh) of the House and Green of the Senate An Act relating to animals; amending 4 O.S. 2021, Section 30.8, which relates to animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders; changing required notice time to be given to animal shelter operators or commercial pet breeders by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry prior to their current license expiring; providing for online renewals; providing timeline for implementing online renewals; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders by modifying license renewal requirements. Specifically, the bill extends the advance notice period for license expiration from 60 to 90 days, requiring the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to send written notice to license holders at their last-known address. The bill also mandates the Department to develop an online license renewal and payment system by January 1, 2026, which will provide a more convenient renewal process for animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders. Under the existing law, licensees must submit a renewal application, comply with Department requirements, and pay the required fee. If a license expires and is not renewed, the holder cannot engage in activities requiring the license until renewal is complete. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving the Department time to implement the online renewal system and notify license holders of the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in conference (on 05/30/2025)
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