SECTION 35:15-1-3. Indemnity  


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  • (a)   An owner may apply for indemnity for each animal ordered depopulated by the State Veterinarian for disease eradication.
    (b)   The owner shall provide proof of the fair market value of each animal for which indemnity is requested.
    (c)   Indemnity shall not be paid to an owner unless the Board determines the following:
    (1)   Funds for indemnity are available;
    (2)   Amount of indemnity based on the fair market value of the animals; and
    (3)   Indemnity is warranted due to the circumstances of depopulation.
    (d)   In no case shall the indemnity exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per head for any depopulated animal.
    (e)   The Board may deny indemnity to any owner found to have not acted in good faith in seeking indemnity.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 2144, eff 6-25-06]