Period and method of confinement and observation.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 8-195
in effect§ 8-195. - Period and method of confinement and observation.
(a) An animal that has in the proceeding ten days bitten a person or is suspected of having bitten a person shall be confined for a period of ten days from the date of any bite or suspected bite. The place of confinement shall be at the sole discretion of the Superintendent, who may impound the animal, allow the animal to be placed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, or allow the animal to be confined by the owner. Provided, however, the Superintendent shall not permit confinement by the owner unless the Superintendent deems the owner to be capable of providing the secure confinement and observation required and of following instructions pertaining to observation and reporting and the animal is in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to rabies vaccination.
(b) The veterinarian or person in custody of the animal must immediately advise the Animal Welfare Division of any changes occurring in the condition of the animal.
(c) If no changes are reported within the ten-day observation period, the division shall make responsible inquiry regarding the suspect animal's condition.
(d) In the event of the suspect animal's death or illness, the person so designated as responsible for the animal shall immediately notify the division and make arrangements with the division for the removal and shipment of the animal's head to the laboratory of the State Department of Environmental Quality for examination.
(e) In no event shall the suspect animal be removed from the City limits until released by the Superintendent or his/her specifically authorized representative.
(Ord. No. 23145, § 2, 10-3-06)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH8AN_ARTIVRADICO_DIV2GE_S8-195PEMECOOBFetched: 10/28/2026