Oklahoma § 47-1103 - Legislative intent
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 47-1103 — Legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1103. Legislative intent
A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the owner or owners
of every vehicle in this state shall possess a certificate of title
as proof of ownership and that every vehicle shall be registered in
the name of the owner or owners thereof. All registration and
license fees and mileage taxes imposed by the Oklahoma Vehicle
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles
License and Registration Act shall be for the purpose of providing
funds for the general governmental functions of the state, counties,
municipalities and schools and for the maintenance and upkeep of the
avenues of public access of this state. Such registration and
license fees shall apply to every vehicle operated upon, over, along
or across any avenue of public access within this state and when
paid in full, shall be in lieu of all other taxes, general and
local, unless otherwise specifically provided.
B. Unless otherwise provided, all fees to be retained by the
licensed operator pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act, shall be retained by the licensed operator
pursuant to subsection E of Section 1141.1 of this title.
1. This section shall apply to subsection H of Section 1105,
Section 1115, 1132, 1132.1, 1132.4, 1135.1, 1135.2, 1135.3,
subsection H of Section 1140, and Section 1151 of this title, and
Section 2103 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes, beginning July 1,
2023. Except that the five-dollar fee for the license plate issued
pursuant to paragraph 31 of subsection B of Section 1135.2 of this
title shall be retained by the licensed operator.
2. This section shall apply to subsections G, L, M, N, and R of
Section 1105, Sections 1107.4, 1110, 1116, 1126, 1135.4, 1135.7,
1135.9, and 1143 of this title, and Section 4021 of Title 63 of the
Oklahoma Statutes, beginning July 1, 2025.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 6, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by
Laws 2023, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 47, § 9, eff. July 1, 2023; Laws 2025,
c. 330, § 15, eff. July 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 47-1103
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 47-1103 cover?
Section 47-1103 ("Legislative intent") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 47-1103?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 47-1103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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