SECTION 35:15-11-17. Companion animal importation

  All dogs, cats, and ferrets shipped or transported into Oklahoma, shall be admitted only when accompanied by an official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). All companion animals over three (3) months of age shall have been officially vaccinated against rabies within twelve (12) months prior to the date of entry with an approved rabies vaccine or within three (3) years with the use of a three (3) year vaccine if the primary vaccination and subsequent boosters are documented on the CVI. A permit shall be obtained from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry within thirty days prior to the entry of a companion animal that originates from an area under quarantine for rabies or has been exposed to rabies within six (6) months prior to entry.

[Source: Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2144, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 717, eff 9-12-14]