Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-1504

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Seizure without process of tool, implement, or

Official statutory text

instrumentality of offense - Disposition of seized property.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 1455

A. Any tool, implement, or instrumentality, including but not

limited to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle 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 upon

process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction.

B. Seizure of property described in subsection A of this

section may be made by a member of a state or local law enforcement

agency without process if:

1. in accordance with any applicable law or regulation;

2. the seizure is incident to inspection under an

administrative inspection warrant;

3. the seizure is incident to search made under a search

warrant;

4. the seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;

5. the seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;

6. 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

7. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is

directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.

C. 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.

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