SECTION 800:25-25-2. Definitions for classification of wildlife and domesticated species  


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  •   The following are definitions for the classification of wildlife and domesticated species:
    (1)   Exotic wildlife. Exotic wildlife means any and all species of wildlife that are indigenous to, occur naturally, or are characteristic of another country other than the United States, its territories, commonwealths or possessions.
    (2)   Native wildlife. Native wildlife means any and all species of wildlife that are indigenous to or occur naturally within the United States, or any other territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States.
    (3)   Domesticated animals. Domesticated animal means any animal kept for pleasure or for utility, that has adapted to life in association with and to the use by human beings, and shall not include animals which normally can be found in the wild state, unless specifically so designated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
[Source: Added at 9 Ok Reg 1291, eff 11-15-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 3075, eff 7-13-92]