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OK SB1925

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Christian

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Rescue Operations In A Disaster Area Act" as the official name for Sections 1209-1213 of Title 21 (crimes and punishments)

  • Authorizes local police chiefs and county sheriffs to declare disaster areas for up to 48 hours in response to natural disasters, explosions, accidents, fires, and other emergencies

  • Prohibits unauthorized vehicles from following emergency vehicles or driving to disaster areas; authorized persons may detain and require identification from any person attempting to enter

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $20-$100 fine or up to 10 days imprisonment for violations, with enhanced penalties under assault statutes (Sections 647 or 649) if violations result in injury to authorized personnel

  • Recodifies Section 6 of Chapter 275, O.S.L. 2004 as Section 1214.1 of Title 21; takes effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; modifying penalties for certain violation relating to emergency roadblocks. Emergency.

Roads and Highways

Last Action

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 19 Nays: 76

3/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2010
Appropriations2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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