Oklahoma § 47-803 - School license

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 47-803 — School license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47-803. School license

A. No commercial driver training school shall be established

nor any such existing school continued on or after August 10, 1967,

unless such school applies for and obtains from Service Oklahoma a

license in the manner and form prescribed by Service Oklahoma.

B. Regulations adopted by Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with

the Department of Public Safety, shall state the requirements for a

school license, including requirements concerning location,

equipment, courses of instruction, instructors, previous records of

the school and instructors, financial statements, schedule of fees

and charges, character and reputation of the operators and

instructors, insurance in such sum and with such provisions as

Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Department of Public

Safety, deems necessary to protect adequately the interests of the

public, and such other matters as Service Oklahoma may prescribe for

the protection of the public. Such regulations shall allow the use

of electronic signatures on all documents submitted by a school or

instructor.

C. Every school offering instruction for a restricted Class D

license for persons fifteen and one-half (15 1/2) years old or a

permit to operate vehicles issued under Section 6-105 of this title

must provide for a minimum number of hours of actual classroom and

field driving instruction as determined by Service Oklahoma, in

conjunction with the Department of Public Safety.

Added by Laws 1967, c. 167, § 3. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 314, § 6,

emerg. eff. June 7, 1993; Laws 2023, c. 310, § 27, eff. July 1,

2023; Laws 2024, c. 450, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 47-803

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 47-803 cover?

Section 47-803 ("School license") 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 § 47-803?

A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 47-803" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.

How does Oklahoma § 47-803 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.

Sources & Verification

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