§2-1-1. Short title.

This act shall be known as the Oklahoma Agricultural Code. Laws 1970, c. 260, § 19, emerg. eff. April 22, 1970. EC=1>

§2-1-2. State Department of Agriculture – Establishment – Composition.

The State Department of Agriculture shall consist of the State Board of Agriculture, the divisions, and other positions and offices as established by law and by the Board. Added by Laws 1955, p. 1, art. 1, § 1, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, […]

§2-1-3. Definitions.

For the purposes of the Oklahoma Agricultural Code, unless the context indicates otherwise: 1. “Authorized agent” means a person who has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to act on behalf of the Board in making investigations, inspections, performing other services, or doing any particular act or acts which have been vested by […]

§2-10-10.1. Short title.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Eucha-Spavinaw Management Act”. Added by Laws 2007, c. 251, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.

§2-10-10.2. Definitions.

As used in the Eucha-Spavinaw Management Act: 1. “Animal waste management plan” or “AWMP” means a written plan that includes a combination of conservation and management practices designed to protect the natural resources of the state as required by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-9.7 of […]

§2-10-10.3. Purpose – Application – Construction.

A. It shall be the purpose of the Eucha-Spavinaw Management Act to preserve and promote the purposes and agreements of the parties set forth in the Settlement Agreement with regard to the Eucha-Spavinaw Watershed. Provided, nothing in this act is intended or shall be construed as an amendment to the Settlement Agreement or the rights […]

§2-10-10.4. Administration by Board of Agriculture – Board authorized to accept gifts.

A. The Eucha-Spavinaw Management Act shall be administered and enforced by the State Board of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry pursuant to the Poultry Act. B. In addition to any legislative appropriation allocated to the Board or Department for normal operations and duties, the Board or Department is hereby authorized […]

§2-10-10.5. Land application rate – Soil and waste testing.

A. The land application rate for all poultry waste in the Eucha-Spavinaw Watershed shall be specified in the animal waste management plan and shall follow the requirements and limitations of the applicable Eucha-Spavinaw phosphorous index (PI). B. Soil testing and poultry waste testing shall be performed in the Eucha-Spavinaw Watershed in the manner and frequency […]

§2-10-2. Board as official state agency.

The State Board of Agriculture shall be the official state agency in all matters related to the health of birds, hatching eggs, and in the administration of the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Added by Laws 1955, p. 93, art. 10(A), § 2. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 367, § 125, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000.

§2-10-21. State Poultry Show – Expenses – Two divisions.

There is hereby established in the State of Oklahoma a State Poultry Show, which shall be held annually under the supervision of the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation. The show shall be held each year at a central point in the State of Oklahoma designated by the Oklahoma State Poultry Federation. Expenses may be paid from […]

§2-10-23. County poultry show – Funds.

The board of county commissioners of each county in the state may include in its annual estimate of needs a sum of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for a county poultry show, which may be placed in a separate fund to be known as the “county poultry show fund”. The county excise […]

§2-10-25. Premiums and expenses.

At least sixty percent (60%) of any amount made available for the state show or any county show shall be used to pay premiums and to defray expenses for the junior division of the show. The remainder shall be used to pay premiums and to defray expenses for the adult or open division. Added by […]

§2-10-26. State-wide broiler show.

In order to promote greater interest in the production of high quality broilers in the State of Oklahoma, particularly among the junior members of farm organizations, including the FFA and 4-H Clubs, there is established in the State of Oklahoma an annual state-wide broiler show. The show shall be organized and operated in cooperation with […]

§2-10-27. Time and place – Rules – Premiums.

The State Board of Agriculture is authorized to designate the exact time and place where the state-wide broiler show shall be held and make rules governing the operation of the show and the fixing of premiums to be paid to various exhibitors. Added by Laws 1957, p. 10, § 2. Amended by Laws 2000, c. […]

§2-10-28. Fees.

A fee not to exceed Two Dollars ($2.00) per entry at each broiler show may be charged to all exhibitors. Exhibitors under the age of eighteen (18) shall be permitted to exhibit without payment. Added by Laws 1957, p. 10, § 3. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 367, § 134, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000.

§2-10-30. Premiums to junior exhibitors.

A maximum of eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds appropriated for the state-wide broiler show shall be used to pay premiums to junior exhibitors. Added by Laws 1957, p. 11, § 5. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 367, § 135, emerg. eff. June 6, 2000.

§2-10-71. Definitions.

As used in this subarticle: 1. “Ambient temperature” means the atmospheric temperature surrounding or encircling shell eggs; 2. “Case” means thirty (30) dozen eggs or any container designed to hold thirty (30) dozen eggs; 3. “Consumer” means any person using eggs for food and including, but not limited to, restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, hospitals, state institutions, […]

§2-10-72. Pack-date and expiration date.

A. A pack-date may be in a three-digit Julian date or a calendar date. B. An expiration date shall be used on the container, the date shall be preceded by “EXP”, “sell by”, or “use through”. Added by Laws 1985, c. 74, § 2, emerg. eff. May 20, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 272, […]

§2-10-72.1. Shell eggs not processed to destroy salmonellae – Safe handling instruction.

Shell eggs that have not been specifically processed to destroy all live salmonellae before distribution to the consumer shall require that the retail establishments include the following safe handling statement on the label of the shell egg container: SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTION: To prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm […]

§2-10-73. Refrigeration.

A. Eggs at the retail level shall be refrigerated at an ambient temperature of forty-five degrees (45°) Fahrenheit or lower. Eggs shall not be allowed to freeze. B. Eggs stored at the packer’s facility that are intended for sale to the consumer shall be held at a temperature in accordance with the USDA standards. C. […]