Oklahoma Crusher Act (SB 792) Summary

• Establishes licensing requirements for persons engaged in crushing and shredding used motor vehicles, trailers, and nonmotorized recreational vehicles through the Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission.

• Requires crushers to obtain a license by meeting eligibility criteria including good moral character, minimum net assets of $25,000, and a surety bond of $25,000.

• Mandates crushers verify ownership through certificate of title, notarized power of attorney, bill of sale, or statement of ownership before purchasing vehicles, and prohibits purchases from minors or persons without valid photo identification.

• Requires crushers to report all vehicle purchases to local law enforcement within three days, hold vehicles for a three-day inspection period, and submit monthly disposition reports to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).

• Establishes criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanor fines and jail time to felony charges for unlicensed operation, receiving stolen property, using false identification, and authorizes injunctive relief by the Commission to enforce the act.