Okla. Stat. tit. 63 § 4254

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 4254 - Seizure of property

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.

Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 4254

Added by Laws 1997, c. 146, § 5, eff. 11/1/1997.