2020 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 63. Public Health and Safety
§63-4254. Seizure of property.

Universal Citation: 63 OK Stat § 63-4254 (2020)

A. Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a vessel or motor or vessel or motor part, used or possessed in connection with any violation of Section 3 of this act may be seized by a member of a state or local law enforcement agency when:

1. The seizure is incident to inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;

2. The seizure is incident to a search made under a search warrant;

3. The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;

4. The seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;

5. The property seized has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal proceeding, or in an injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Section 6 of this act; or

6. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.

B. When property is seized under this section, the seizing agency may:

1. Place the property under seal; or

2. Remove the property to a place selected and designated by the seizing agency.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.

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