When Kyle Gillum was drawing up plans for a dog day care business in downtown Oklahoma City, he was shocked to discover state lawmakers had passed a measure banning what he had in mind.

He became frustrated and wondered why the state was prohibiting a business activity in downtown Oklahoma City.

Signed by then-Gov. Brad Henry, the law said no dog kennel is allowed within 2,500 feet of a public or private school or licensed day care center in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Gillum's proposed business, planned for NE 9 and N Oklahoma Avenue, would be too close to child day care programs.