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OK HB1247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Christian

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2011, Section 954A to regulate the towing of abandoned vehicles on private property
  • Limits towing authority to licensed Class AA wrecker services only, with exceptions allowing adjacent county services if local services cannot respond in a reasonable timeframe
  • Requires completion of a Department of Public Safety-prescribed Tow Request and Authorization Form in quadruplicate, including vehicle description, service information, property owner details, and personal property inventory
  • Establishes procedures for licensed wrecker services to notify vehicle owners and lienholders within specified timeframes (3 business days to request ownership information, 7 days to send certified notice) and allow vehicle recovery upon payment of towing, storage, and mailing costs
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; limiting towing to certain entities; effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/24/2013

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/13/2013
Public Safety2/12/2013
Rules2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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