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OK SB589

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joe Dorman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma statute 11 O.S. 2011, Section 22-111 regarding municipal authority to clean trash and mow weeds/grass on private property within city limits
  • Extends the time period for municipalities to file certified lien statements with the county treasurer from 30 days to 60 days after property owner fails to pay cleaning/mowing costs
  • Maintains existing procedures requiring 10 days' notice to property owners before municipalities can take action on overgrown or trash-covered properties
  • Preserves the municipality's ability to summarily abate nuisances (trash accumulation or excessive weed/grass growth) within 6 months of initial notice without further notification
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Property liens; relating to cleaning and mowing of property; modifying time period for filing of liens. Emergency.

Cities and Towns

Last Action

coauthored by Dorman (principal House author)

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

General Government2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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