Oklahoma § 63-4217.1 - Abandoned vessels – Notice of removal
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-4217.1 — Abandoned vessels – Notice of removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-4217.1. Abandoned vessels – Notice of removal
Any officer who has removed or directed the removal of any
vessel, or an authorized person in the employing agency of the
officer, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the removal notify
the Department of Public Safety of the removal. The notice of
removal shall contain the name and address of the owner, if known,
the make, model, vessel identification number, registration number,
date stored, place stored, and the estimated value. Upon receipt of
such notice of removal, the Department of Public Safety shall
promptly request Service Oklahoma or other appropriate registering
jurisdiction to furnish the name and address of the owner of and any
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lienholder on the vessel and must within five (5) days from receipt
of the requested information send a notice to the owner and any
lienholder by regular mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses
furnished by Service Oklahoma or registering jurisdiction, of the
location of the vessel. This section shall not be construed to
create any civil liability upon the state, any agency of the state
or employee thereof for failure to provide notice to the owner or
lienholder.
Added by Laws 2002, c. 66, § 4. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 171, § 66,
eff. July 1, 2026.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-4217.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-4217.1 cover?
Section 63-4217.1 ("Abandoned vessels – Notice of removal") 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 § 63-4217.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-4217.1 apply to my situation?
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