Bill > SB1082

This bill amends the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act by modifying the license renewal process for animal shelter operators and commercial pet breeders. The key changes include extending the notice period for license expiration from 60 to 90 days before the license expires, requiring the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to provide an online renewal and payment platform by January 1, 2026, and maintaining existing requirements that licensees submit a renewal application, comply with departmental renewal requirements, and pay the required fee. Currently, if a licensee fails to renew their license, they cannot engage in activities requiring the license until renewal is complete. The bill aims to improve the licensing process by giving operators more time to prepare for renewal and providing a more convenient online platform for submitting renewals and payments. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving the Department time to implement the new online platform.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1082&Session=2600