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OK SB2071

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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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 (subsection A) and taking/removing/disturbing objects from a disaster area (subsection B)

  • Creates a new felony offense for removing, taking, or disturbing material objects, equipment, or anything relating to a disaster from a disaster area

  • Sets felony punishment at 2-7 years imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for violations of the removal/disturbance provision

  • Maintains existing misdemeanor penalties (up to $3,000 fine and/or up to 1 year imprisonment) for other disaster area violations such as being a bystander or sightseer

  • Effective date: November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

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

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative(s) Cleveland

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2014
Appropriations2/13/2014
Public Safety2/4/2014

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