Oklahoma SB945 amends animal cruelty laws, creating misdemeanor and felony offenses for those who abuse animals in their care.
Oklahoma SB945 amends existing laws to create misdemeanor and felony offenses for animal cruelty. It targets individuals who provide care, grooming, or boarding services, and who willfully or maliciously harm animals in their care. The bill also modifies the scope and penalties for certain felony offenses related to animal cruelty. Penalties include imprisonment and fines. The changes update statutory language and establish an effective date.
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