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47 OK Stat § 47-2-111 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-111. Records of Department.

|A. All records of the Department, other than those declared by law to be confidential for the use of the Department, shall be open to public inspection during office hours. |B. The Commissioner shall supervise the maintaining of all records of the Department and shall adopt rules concerning the destruction and retention of records. Records of the Department shall not be subject to the provisions of:1. Sections 305 through 317 of Title 67 of the Oklahoma Statutes or be transferred to the custody or control of the State Archives Commission;2. Section 590 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or3. The Records Management Act, Sections 201 through 215 of Title 67 of the Oklahoma Statutes.The Commissioner may, pursuant to an adopted rule, order destruction of records deemed to be no longer of value to the Department in carrying out the powers and duties of the Department.C. 1. The Commissioner may cause any or all records kept by the Department of Public Safety to be photographed, microphotographed, photostated, reproduced on film, or stored on computer storage medium. The film or reproducing material shall be of durable material, and the device used to reproduce the records on the film or reproducing material shall accurately reproduce and perpetuate the original records in all detail.2. The photostatic copy, photograph, microphotograph, photographic film or computerized image of the original records shall be deemed to be an original record for all purposes and shall be admissible as evidence in all courts or administrative agencies. A facsimile, exemplification, or certified copy thereof shall be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original.3. The photostatic copies, photographs, microphotographs, reproductions on film, or computerized images shall be placed in conveniently accessible files and provisions made for preserving, examining, and using the copies, photographs, microphotographs, reproductions on film and computerized images. The Commissioner of Public Safety is empowered to authorize the disposal, archival storage, or destruction of the original records or papers.Added by Laws 1961, p. 327, § 2-111, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 342, § 2, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2005, c. 199, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2007, c. 62, § 7, emerg. eff. April 30, 2007; Laws 2007, c. 326, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-112 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-112. Authority to grant or refuse applications - Confiscation of documents.

|The Department shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity and legality of every application, driver license and any other application lawfully made to the Department, and may in all cases make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information, and shall reject any such application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity or legality thereof or the truth of any statement contained therein, or for any other reason, when authorized by law. If a person making application to the Department presents any document to the Department which the Department has reason to believe is false, fraudulent, or being used by a person not authorized to use such document, the Department shall confiscate the document until such time it is determined by the Department whether the document is false, fraudulent, or being used by a person not authorized to use such document. |Added by Laws 1961, p. 327, § 2-112, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 23, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2003, c. 461, § 6, eff. July 1, 2003.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-113 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-113. Seizure of documents and plates.

|The Department is hereby authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, registration card, permit, license or registration plate issued by the State of Oklahoma upon expiration, revocation, cancellation or suspension thereof, or which is fictitious, or which has been unlawfully or erroneously issued. |Laws 1961, p. 328, § 2-113.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-114 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-114. Distribution of synopsis of laws.

|The Department may publish a synopsis or summary of the laws of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and may deliver a copy thereof to any person. |Added by Laws 1961, p. 328, § 2-114, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 23, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-115 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-115. Department may summon witnesses and take testimony.

|(a) The Commissioner and officers of the Department designated by him shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction of the Department. Such summons may require the production of relevant books, papers and records. |(b) Every such summons shall be served at least five (5) days before the return date, either by personal service made by any person over eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return acknowledgement is required to prove such latter service. Failure to obey such a summons so served shall constitute a misdemeanor. The fees for the attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for witnesses before the district court and shall be paid from the Public Safety Fund.(c) The district court, where not otherwise provided, shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the Commissioner, to enforce all lawful orders of the Commissioner under this section.Laws 1961, p. 328, § 2-115.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-116 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-116. Giving of notice.

|Whenever the Department of Public Safety is authorized or required to give any notice under this act or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, unless a different method of giving such notice is otherwise expressly prescribed, such notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified or by deposit in the United States mail of such notice in an envelope with first class postage prepaid, addressed to such person at the address as shown by the records of the Department. The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of ten (10) days after such deposit of said notice. Proof of the giving of notice in either such manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the Department or affidavit of any person over eighteen (18) years of age, naming the person to whom such notice was given and specifying the time, place and manner of the giving thereof. Failure of the person to receive notice because of failure to notify the Department of a change in his or her current mailing address, as required by Section 6-116 of this title, shall not be sufficient grounds for the person to protest the notice. |Added by Laws 1961, p. 328, § 2-116, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 279, § 11, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 2007, c. 326, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2017, c. 392, § 3, eff. Nov. 1,2017; Laws 2019, c. 400, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-117.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-117.1. Investigation and report of violation of rules and regulations governing transportation of persons and property.

|A. It shall be the duty of the Oklahoma Tax Commission to investigate and report to the Corporation Commission and the Department of Public Safety violations of their rules and regulations and the laws governing the transportation of persons and property by motor transportation companies and all other motor carriers for hire. |B. It shall be the duty of the Corporation Commission to investigate and report to the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the Department of Public Safety violations of their rules and regulations and the laws governing the transportation of persons and property by motor transportation companies and all other motor carriers for hire.Added by Laws 1987, c. 6, § 16, emerg. eff. March 16, 1987.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-118 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-118. Administration of Division of Highway Patrol.

|(a) The Commissioner shall require that the Division of Highway Patrol properly patrol the highways of this state and cooperate with sheriffs and police officers in enforcing the laws regulating the operation of vehicles and the use of highways. |(b) The Commissioner may establish a school for the training and education of the members of said Division in traffic regulation, the promotion of traffic safety and enforcement of the laws regulating the operation of vehicles and the use of the highways.(c) All members of said Division when on duty shall be dressed in distinctive uniform and display a badge of office.Laws 1961, p. 330, § 2-118.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-119 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-119. Badge of authority - Penalties.

|The Commissioner shall issue to each member of the Division of Highway Patrol a badge of authority with the seal of this state in the center thereof, with the words "Oklahoma Highway Patrol" encircling said seal and below the designation of the position held by the member to whom issued. Every such badge shall be numbered or each number shall otherwise display a distinctive serial number. |1. Neither the Commissioner nor any other person shall issue any such badge to any person who is not a duly appointed and acting member of said Division.2. Any person who without authority wears the badge of a member of said Division, or a badge of similar design which would tend to deceive anyone, is guilty of a misdemeanor.3. Any person who impersonates a member of said Division or other officer or employee of the Department with intent to deceive anyone, or who without authority wears a uniform likely to be confused with the official uniform of any such officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor.Laws 1961, p. 330, § 2-119.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-120 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-120. Transportation for Attorney General.

|The Department of Public Safety is authorized to provide radio-equipped transportation for the Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma. |Laws 1971, c. 227, § 4, emerg. eff. June 12, 1971.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-121 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-121. Legal division.

|The Department of Public Safety shall establish or provide for a Legal Division and the Commissioner may employ attorneys as needed, which may be on full-time or part-time basis, which attorneys, in addition to advising the Commissioner, Highway Patrol and other Department personnel on legal matters, may appear for and represent the Commissioner, Highway Patrol and Department in administrative hearings and other legal actions and proceedings. Provided, that it shall continue to be the duty of the Attorney General to give his official opinion to the Commissioner and to prosecute and defend actions therefor, if requested to do so. |Laws 1971, c. 354, § 7, operative July 1, 1971.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-122 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-122. Receipt of funds - Law enforcement training centers - Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program - Petty cash fund.

|A. The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to receive funds from gifts, federal and state agency sources, state and local agency employees, and tuition and fees for room and meals from users of the Robert R. Lester Training Center and other training facilities of the Department of Public Safety. All amounts collected shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Public Safety Revolving Fund. |B. The Commissioner or designee is authorized to receive contributions, gifts and donations for the sole benefit and operation of the education programs of the Department including, but not limited to, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. All monies received by the Commissioner or designee pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited to the credit of the Department of Public Safety Restricted Revolving Fund and shall be expended by the Department solely for the purposes of the operation of the education programs of the Department. All other property received by the Commissioner or designee pursuant to this subsection shall be held by the Department in trust under the terms and conditions imposed by the donors, and title to any and all property acquired, granted or donated to the Department shall be taken in the name of the state to be held for the use and benefit of such education programs of the Department under the conditions of the grants or donations. Provided, however, no real property shall be accepted by the Commissioner or designee for the purposes of this subsection.C. There is hereby created a petty cash fund for the Department of Public Safety. Said fund shall be used by the Department to operate cash drawers as necessary. The amount of the petty cash fund shall be determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Commissioner of Public Safety. Purchases from the petty cash fund shall be prohibited. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall be authorized to prescribe forms, systems and procedures for the administration of the petty cash fund.Added by Laws 1972, c. 84, § 4, emerg. eff. March 28, 1972. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 286, § 12, operative July 1, 1983; Laws 1987, c. 5, § 148, emerg. eff. March 11, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 290, § 11, operative July 1, 1988; Laws 1990, c. 258, § 62, operative July 1, 1990; Laws 1994, c. 218, § 4, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1997, c. 211, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2002, c. 397, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 335, § 4; Laws 2012, c. 283, § 2, eff. July 1, 2012; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 164.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-122.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-122.1. Acquisition of federal funds.

|All funds appropriated to the Department of Public Safety may be used and expended in conjunction or cooperation with any federal agency or instrumentality under such terms and conditions considered appropriate or necessary by the Commissioner of Public Safety to obtain grants or federal aid assistance in accordance with state law. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to collect, receive and use any and all grants, reimbursements, or court-ordered forfeitures made available through any agency or instrumentality of the federal government, provided, however, such funds shall be deposited in the State Treasury and disbursed in accordance with the agreement between the Department of Public Safety and the applicable federal agency or instrumentality. |Added by Laws 1988, c. 290, § 23, operative July 1, 1988.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-122.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-122.2. Employee performance program – Recognition awards.

|A. The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to establish an employee performance recognition program that encourages outstanding job performance and productivity within the Department of Public Safety. The Commissioner is authorized to expend funds for: |1. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to work units or individual employees having exceptional job performance records or other significant contributions to the operation of the Department; and2. A formal ceremony or banquet where the awards may be presented.B. Recognition awards may consist of distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, plaques, writing pens, or other distinguished awards of a value not exceeding One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per award to recognize the achievement of the work unit or individual employee. In addition to recognition awards, the Commissioner may establish an employee benefit program not exceeding Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) each fiscal year for cash awards to recognize outstanding performance in the workplace by Department employees.Added by Laws 2000, c. 146, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-122.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-122.3. Ownership, training and use of canines.

|A. The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the public interest: |1. For the Department of Public Safety to acquire, house and train canines to assist in explosives detection, to seek out and discover controlled dangerous substances, to perform drug interdiction, to perform patrol activities, to perform article searches, to provide officer protection, and to engage in tracking in order to assist in the apprehension and arrest of criminals or those reasonably believed to be criminals or engaged in a criminal activity; and2. To kennel each canine with its full-time trainer-handler, who shall be the primary caregiver of the canine.B. The Commissioner of Public Safety is hereby authorized, and it is hereby deemed to be a public function of the Department of Public Safety:1. To own, train and use canines for the purposes described in subsection A of this section;2. To house each canine of the Department with the particular trainer-handler of the canine; and3. To pay from any monies available to the Department for the construction and repair expenses of a kennel for each canine of the Department on the private property of the trainer-handler of the canine.C. Construction and repair expenses of a kennel shall include, but not be limited to, minor improvements to the real property of the trainer-handler, such as a necessary concrete slab for the kennel floor, kennel water line and spigot, kennel fencing, and shelter, all of which may be affixed to the real property of the trainer-handler. Fixtures to real property approved herein may also include a drainage and septic system for sanitary purposes, but only in the case which is the result of numerous canines, such as those used for tracking, kenneled at a particular location.D. Any kennel facilities authorized by this section shall only be used for the kenneling of, caring for, and training of state-owned canines and shall be reasonable in both size and cost.E. Any expenditure made under the provisions of this section shall be overseen and approved by the Commissioner, or his or her designee, prior to being incurred, unless the Commissioner specifically provides an exception; provided, under all circumstances the Commissioner shall retain complete control over the expenditures and shall establish internal procedures and guidelines for the expenditures and the eligibility of anyone to receive such expenditures.Added by Laws 2008, c. 297, § 1, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-123 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-123. Sale and auction of used vehicles, used emergency vehicle equipment, and forfeited property.

|A. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to make available for sale used vehicles and used emergency vehicle equipment to any federal, state, county or municipal agency, public school district, or any reserve deputy, reserve officer, or firefighter who furnishes their own vehicle for the performance of their duty. |B. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to make available for sale at public auction any used vehicles, used emergency vehicle equipment, and any property forfeited to the Department.C. The Department of Public Safety shall promulgate rules for the sale and auction of used vehicles, used emergency vehicle equipment, and forfeited property.Added by Laws 1974, c. 283, § 5, emerg. eff. May 29, 1974. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 45, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1979; Laws 1983, c. 304, § 21, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 1995, c. 47, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 90, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2009, c. 216, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-124 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-124. Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems Division - Creation.

|A. There is hereby created within the Department of Public Safety an Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems Division. |B. The Division shall:1. Operate and maintain an on-line, realtime computer system and a statewide law enforcement data communication network;2. Utilize and distribute information on vehicle registration, driver records, criminals and the commission of crimes;3. Be responsible for the coordination of user agencies with the National Crime Information Center in Washington, D.C., and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, or its successor;4. Be the central access and control point for Oklahoma's input, retrieval and exchange of law enforcement information in the National Crime Information Center and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System; and5. Provide user agencies a data communication network, in order to exchange and distribute law enforcement data rapidly, and training in the use of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems.C. The statewide law enforcement data communications network shall be a part of the Oklahoma Government Telecommunications Network (OGTN) created in Section 34.23 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes; provided, however, the Department of Public Safety may continue to operate, maintain and enhance the statewide law enforcement data communications network; provided, however, the Department of Public Safety shall submit all plans for the enhancement of the statewide law enforcement communications network to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for review and approval. The Department of Public Safety shall participate with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services in joint efforts to provide services for the OGTN.D. All criminal justice agencies disseminating criminal history information derived from the National Crime Information Center's criminal history file shall maintain a record of dissemination in accordance with federal law as well as rules promulgated by the National Crime Information Center and the Commissioner of Public Safety.E. The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems Division shall have the authority to audit state and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to ensure compliance with federal laws as well as rules of the Department of Public Safety which pertain to the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems.Added by Laws 1975, c. 324, § 1, emerg. eff. June 12, 1975. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 268, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 2002, c. 397, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 165.
47 OK Stat § 47-2-124.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 47. Motor Vehicles|§47-2-124.1. Arrest warrant identification information - Dissemination.

|A. The Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts shall provide to the Department of Public Safety current computerized arrest warrant identification information for dissemination to the users of the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems. |B. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety shall have the authority to audit state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws pertaining to the dissemination of arrest warrant identification information.C. No cause of action shall arise, nor shall any liability be imposed against any personnel within the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts, the district courts, the offices of the district court clerks or any personnel of the Department of Public Safety for communicating or delivering information or data pursuant to the provisions of this section, if such communication or delivery was performed in good faith and without fraudulent intent and in accordance with the established standards and guidelines.Added by Laws 1994, c. 181, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.