Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 4-396
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Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from
Official statutory text
liability.
An institution shall at its own expense return to appropriate
dog pound any dog delivered to it which subsequently is identified
and claimed by its owner; provided, however, that no institution
shall be liable to the owner for any injury or illness or subsequent
death of any such animal, resulting from the transportation,
detention, or proper use of the dog in its scientific and
educational activities.
An institution shall at its own expense return to appropriate
dog pound any dog delivered to it which subsequently is identified
and claimed by its owner; provided, however, that no institution
shall be liable to the owner for any injury or illness or subsequent
death of any such animal, resulting from the transportation,
detention, or proper use of the dog in its scientific and
educational activities.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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