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OK SB1844

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Corey Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to separate disaster area offenses into two distinct violations: being present as a bystander/spectator/sightseer/souvenir hunter (subsection A) and taking/removing/disturbing objects from a disaster area (subsection B)

  • Elevates the penalty for taking or removing objects from a disaster area from a misdemeanor to a felony under the new subsection B of Section 1212

  • Maintains misdemeanor status for unauthorized presence at disaster areas as spectators, with penalties of up to $3,000 fine and/or up to 1 year imprisonment

  • Effective date of November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Unlawful removal of objects; making it unlawful to take or remove certain objects from a disaster area. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

coauthored by Biggs (principal House author)

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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