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Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-6-4: Disinfecting of livestock and places - Cost - Liens

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  1. OK Code
  2. Title 2

A. If the State Veterinarian determines that any livestock is

infected with or has been exposed to any contagious or infectious

disease, the owner or person in control of the livestock may be

directed by the State Veterinarian or any authorized agent thereof,

to disinfect any livestock or any place the livestock has been in a

specific time and manner. If the livestock or place is not

disinfected within the time specified, the State Veterinarian or

authorized agent shall have the authority to have the livestock or

place disinfected. The owner or person in control of the livestock

shall be obligated to pay to the State Department of Agriculture all

expenses incurred in having the livestock or place disinfected. The

State Board of Agriculture shall have the authority to place a lien

upon the livestock or place until the expense is paid.

B. The livestock or place shall not be removed or change

ownership without permission of the State Veterinarian. When the

expense is paid, it shall be deposited in the State Department of

Agriculture Revolving Fund.

C. The term "place", as used in this section, shall include but

not be limited to any premises or mode of transportation.

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