Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 4-499.8
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Adoption standards
Official statutory text
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 4. Animals Page 64
Subject to the provisions and purposes of the Dog and Cat
Sterilization Act and laws of the State of Oklahoma, releasing
agencies may establish adoption standards for pets in their care;
provided, however, that in the case of public facilities said
standards must be reasonably related to the prevention of cruelty to
animals, the responsible management of dogs and cats in the interest
of preserving public health and welfare, and shall be applied in a
fair and equal manner to all potential adopters.
Subject to the provisions and purposes of the Dog and Cat
Sterilization Act and laws of the State of Oklahoma, releasing
agencies may establish adoption standards for pets in their care;
provided, however, that in the case of public facilities said
standards must be reasonably related to the prevention of cruelty to
animals, the responsible management of dogs and cats in the interest
of preserving public health and welfare, and shall be applied in a
fair and equal manner to all potential adopters.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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