SB 1734 Summary

• Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 2-103 to authorize agents of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to investigate and arrest suspects for money laundering and human trafficking crimes in addition to controlled substance violations.

• Modifies Section 2-501 to grant peace officers authority to conduct investigations and make arrests for money laundering and human trafficking activities under state law.

• Clarifies that special agents and reserve special agents appointed by the Director are not required to meet standard age and educational requirements.

• Reserve special agents must complete a minimum of 160 hours of training and may not work more than 140 hours per calendar month, with authority to arrest for violations of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2012.