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Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 4-45: Certificate of registration for certain dogs required -

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  1. OK Code
  2. Title 4

Exemption - Fee.

A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog in the

state without certificate of registration issued under this section.

This section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement

officials for police work.

B. The animal control authority of the city or county in which

an owner has a dangerous dog shall issue a certificate of

registration to the owner of such animal if the owner presents to

the animal control unit sufficient evidence of:

1. A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the

posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that

there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner

shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that

informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog; and

2. A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's

insurance, or surety bond, issued by an insurer qualified under

Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes in the amount of not less than

Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) insuring the owner for any

personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.

C. If an owner has the dangerous dog in an incorporated area

that is serviced by both a city and county animal control authority,

the owner shall obtain a certificate of registration from the city

authority.

D. Cities and/or counties may charge an annual fee not to

exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00), in addition to regular dog licensing

fees, if any are charged, not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00), to

register dangerous dogs. Fees shall be retained by the city or

county issuing license.

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