Author: marywestmanlaw

Mary Westman is an Oklahoma attorney, Morgan horse breeder and registered nurse. Ms. Westman earned a Juris Doctor Degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law graduating with honors as a merit scholar and in the top 5% of her class. She is an active member of the Oklahoma and American Bar Associations, Oklahoma County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice, Oklahoma and American Health Lawyers Association, American Morgan Horse Association, Sooner State Morgan Horse Association and both the Oklahoma and American Horse Councils. A native of West Virginia, she now lives with her husband, David, in Norman, Oklahoma. Together, they also own a horse stable in Noble, Oklahoma. Ms. Westman authors an Oklahoma Equine Law blog, and her areas of practice include General Civil Litigation, General Business and Transactional Issues, Equine Law, Health Care Law, Probate, Wills and Estate Planning.

Delay in the Enforcement of Electronic logging devices (ELDs) Also, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Do you need one in Oklahoma?

January 15, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the following in a notice announcing another delay in ELD enforcement for livestock haulers: “[T]ransporters of livestock and insects are not required to have an ELD at this time.  This statutory exemption was extended through December 7, 2018, by the continuing resolution and will remain in place until further notice. … More Delay in the Enforcement of Electronic logging devices (ELDs) Also, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Do you need one in Oklahoma?

Vet Health Certificate and current negative Coggins must travel with the Horse! Not in the mail!

July 24, 2018

Interestingly, this issue has come up several times lately… You must have a current negative Coggins physically with you when transporting a horse in Oklahoma.  And if the horse is coming into Oklahoma from out of state, the horse must have with it, not only a current negative Coggins, but also a current veterinary health certificate.  … More Vet Health Certificate and current negative Coggins must travel with the Horse! Not in the mail!

Non-Business Related Transportation of Horses | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

April 15, 2018

Published Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidance provides an exception for the transportation of horses when the transportation in question is not business related (neither for compensation, nor where the driver is engaged in an underlying business related to the move). — Read on http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/non-business-related-transportation-horses

Hauling Horses? Understand how the Federal ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Rule could impact you.

November 30, 2017

In December 2015 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published the final rule on ELDs – electronic logging devices.  In general, these new regulations require commercial carriers to install ELDs to monitor hours of hauling.  The American Horse Council published a press release today, November 30, 2017, pushing for a one year delay in implementation … More Hauling Horses? Understand how the Federal ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Rule could impact you.

National Equine Health Plan Published

November 3, 2017

The “National Equine Health Plan” represents a public and private effort to ensure a vibrant and prosperous equine industry.  This “road map” was developed by state and federal agencies to include the USDA, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Horse Council (AHC).  This collaborative’s larger stated mission is to enhance “the … More National Equine Health Plan Published