Oklahoma § 60-2008 - Undocumented property — Conservation measures or disposal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-2008 — Undocumented property — Conservation measures or disposal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-2008. Undocumented property — Conservation measures or disposal
of property.
A. A museum may apply conservation measures to or dispose of
undocumented property in possession of the museum if immediate
action is required to protect the property or to protect other
property in the custody of the museum, or the property has become a
hazard to the health and safety of the public or of the museum's
staff.
B. If a museum applies conservation measures to or disposes of
undocumented property, the museum:
1. May impose a lien on the undocumented property and on the
proceeds from any disposition of the property for the costs incurred
by the museum; and
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2. Is not liable for injury to or loss of the undocumented
property if the museum:
a.
had a reasonable belief at the time the action was
taken that the action was necessary to protect the
property or other property in the custody of the
museum, or that the property constituted a hazard to
the health and safety of the public or the museum's
staff, and
b.
exercised reasonable care in the choice and
application of the conservation measures.
Added by Laws 2025, c. 120, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-2008
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-2008 cover?
Section 60-2008 ("Undocumented property — Conservation measures or disposal") 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.
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