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§ 4254. Seizure of property

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 73. Vessel and Motor Chop Shop, Stolen and Altered Property Act
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 4254
§ 4254. Seizure of property
A. Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a vessel or motor or vessel or motor part, used or possessed in connection with any violation of Section 3 of this act1 may be seized by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency when:
1. The seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;
2. The seizure is incident to a search made under a search warrant;
3. The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;
4. The seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;
5. The property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Section 6 of this act;2 or
6. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.
B. When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:
1. Place the property under seal; or
2. Remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency.

Credits

Laws 1997, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.

Footnotes

Title 63, § 4253.
Title 63, § 4256.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 4254, OK ST T. 63 § 4254
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 3 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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