SECTION 35:15-40-93. Rodeo bulls

(a)   Rodeo bulls may move into the State of Oklahoma provided:

(1)   The rodeo bull is accompanied by a negative tuberculosis test performed by an accredited veterinarian within the previous 365 days and the test was performed in the name of the current owner;

(2)   The bull is identified with an official identification;

(3)   A certificate of veterinary inspection accompanies each interstate movement of the bull; and

(4)   A permit for entry is issued for each interstate movement of the bull.

(b)   The official in charge of an event shall be responsible for verifying that all rodeo bulls entering any exhibition meet all testing requirements.

(1)   The official in charge of an event shall not be held responsible for recording or accepting falsified or erroneous information provided by an owner.

(2)   Any person providing erroneous or fictitious information shall be in violation of these rules.

(c)   Any official in charge of an event who knowingly, negligently, or willfully allows an untested or positive animal to enter an exhibition shall be in violation of these rules and the official in charge and the owner of the positive or untested animal shall be equally and individually in violation of these rules.

[Source: Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2495, eff 5-25-08 (emergency); Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1039, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1809, eff 7-1-09; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2433, eff 7-25-10; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 751, eff 9-14-18]