Oklahoma § 63-4254 - Seizure of property

§ 63-4254. Seizure of property

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

limited to, a vessel or motor or vessel or motor 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

when:

1. The seizure is incident to inspection under an

administrative inspection warrant;

2. The seizure is incident to a search made under a search

warrant;

3. The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest;

4. The seizure is made pursuant to a valid consent to search;

5. 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

6. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the property is

directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.

B. 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.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.