8. You can't get a license if you are on probation/parole no matter the offense. You can't get a license of you have been convicted of an offense pertaining to animals even if it is a techical violation.
Response:
Section 3 -G. In no event shall a quality assurance license be issued to a person, or to a person who resides with an individual who has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of any federal, state, or local law or regulation pertaining to:
1. The humane treatment of animals;
2. Cruelty to animals;
3. Endangering the life or health of an animal;
4. The care, treatment, sale, possession, or handling of animals; or
5. Animal fighting.
2. Is currently on supervised probation by any state or federal department of corrections.
So, if you are a convicted sex offender and you are NOT on parole or probation, you can get a license. I guess I missed the part where if I violate the leash law or a noise ordinace, I can't get the license. If you find that one, again, let me know.
9. Provides fines of up to $2,500 for each violation, while granting the kennel owner only the right to an administrative appeal. Placing liens
against a kennel owner's property is authorized to collect fines, penalties
and costs for seizing dogs. Several provisions allow the state to seize,
confiscate and euthanize animals.
Response:
Section 7 B. In addition to the applicable penalties contained in the Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act, any violation of this section shall constitute a civil offense punishable by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500).
Section 7 -C. No penalty shall be assessed unless the person charged shall have been given notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the charge in accordance with the Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act.
So, yes, the fines are UP to $2,500 and you have, as with any other license, the opportunity for a hearing. This is pretty much the standard for all other licenses in the state. You can violate a licensing standard and after a hearing, you may lose the license but not face criminal charges but if the violation is severe enough, you can have your day in court instead of the hearing!!
I urge everyone to read the bill. Do not leave your decsion up to someone else's interpretation and spin of the information (especially if they don't even live in your state!!). Find out the FACTS, make an informed decision and express your opinion!
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