Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-6-3
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Destruction of diseased livestock - Appraisal - Payment
Official statutory text
A. The State Veterinarian may determine that any livestock is
infected with or has been exposed to any disease posing a threat to
the livestock population of the state.
B. The State Veterinarian may cause the livestock to be
destroyed or disposed of in a manner designed to protect the health
of other livestock. Destroyed or disposed of livestock shall be
appraised by an individual selected by the State Veterinarian and
the owner of the livestock. The owner of the livestock destroyed or
disposed of shall be entitled to be paid the amount of indemnity
approved by the State Board of Agriculture from designated funds.
infected with or has been exposed to any disease posing a threat to
the livestock population of the state.
B. The State Veterinarian may cause the livestock to be
destroyed or disposed of in a manner designed to protect the health
of other livestock. Destroyed or disposed of livestock shall be
appraised by an individual selected by the State Veterinarian and
the owner of the livestock. The owner of the livestock destroyed or
disposed of shall be entitled to be paid the amount of indemnity
approved by the State Board of Agriculture from designated funds.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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