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OK SB1361

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the noncommissioned personnel and all resources of the Wrecker Services Division from the Department of Public Safety to the Corporation Commission.

  • Grants the Corporation Commission authority to license, supervise, and control wrecker vehicles and towing services, replacing the Department of Public Safety's previous role.

  • Establishes maximum rates for nonconsensual towing services and vehicle storage, with rates subject to weekly fuel surcharge adjustments based on diesel prices.

  • Authorizes the Corporation Commission to assess annual fees on licensed wrecker services to fund administration of towing regulations and mediate consumer complaints.

  • Effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; transferring the Wrecker Services Division of the Department of Public Safety to the Corporation Commission. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Pending authorship Representative(s) Armes

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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