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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1134.3. Wrecker or towing vehicles - License plates - Registration.

A. Each operator of a wrecker or towing service licensed pursuant to Sections 951 through 957 of this title operating a wrecker, wrecker vehicle, combination wrecker, combination wrecker vehicle, or any other motor vehicle which:
1. Is required to be registered in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act except for any vehicle which is properly registered on a proportional basis pursuant to Section 1120 of this title; and
2. Is used primarily for towing other motor vehicles
shall register such vehicle in accordance with this section.
B. Service Oklahoma shall design an appropriate license plate for all wrecker vehicles registered pursuant to this section. Such license plates shall be permanent in nature and shall be designed in such manner as to remain with the vehicle for the duration of the vehicle's life span or until the title is transferred or the vehicle is no longer used for the purposes specified in Sections 951 through 957 of this title.
C. When registering the vehicle, a person shall be required to submit to Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator a copy of the license issued pursuant to law to operate a wrecker or towing service. In addition, a security verification form as required pursuant to Sections 7-601.1 and 7-602 of this title shall be presented clearly setting forth on the face of such verification the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle being registered.
D. The owner of any wrecker or towing vehicle not properly registered pursuant to this section or the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act shall be immediately notified in writing by Service Oklahoma, and such owner shall be subject to any penalties and fines imposed by law for improper registration of a vehicle, for failure to register a vehicle, or for failure to display a proper commercial license plate and decal. The owner shall also be subject to revocation of the owner's license to operate a wrecker or towing service.
E. Whenever a term defined in Section 951 of this title is used in this section, it shall have the meaning provided in that section.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 134, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 25, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 158, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1134.4. Transporting cotton modules - License fees - Penalties.

A. For each motor vehicle registered in this state and used for the purpose of transporting cotton modules from the point of production to the first point of delivery or cotton gin, the annual license fee shall be Sixty Dollars ($60.00). Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be apportioned pursuant to Section 1104 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Service Oklahoma shall design appropriate license plates for all vehicles registered pursuant to this section. The license plates shall be permanent in nature and shall be designed in a manner as to remain with the vehicle for the duration of the vehicle's life span or until the title is transferred or the vehicle is no longer used for the purposes specified in subsection A of this section.
C. Any person, firm or corporation who transports cotton modules without the license required in this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as follows:
1. For the first such violation, by a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00);
2. For the second such violation, by a fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); and
3. For the third and subsequent violations, by a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
D. A motor vehicle subject to the license requirement in this section shall be exempt from the license required pursuant to Section 1133 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 227, § 1, emerg. eff. May 8, 2012. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 159, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135. Manufactured homes - License fees.

License fees for a manufactured home registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 20 of this act shall be as follows:
1. Where the actual retail selling price, excluding Oklahoma state taxes, is One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) or less, the registration fee shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00);
2. Where the actual retail selling price, excluding Oklahoma state taxes, is in excess of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), the registration fee shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) plus seventy-five cents ($0.75) for each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or any fraction thereof, in excess of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 38, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.1. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.1v1 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 2).
OS 47-1135.1v2 (HB 3419, Laws 2022, c. 282, § 160).
OS 47-1135.1v3 (SB 1300, Laws 2022, c. 392, § 1).
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.2. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.2v1 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 3).
OS 47-1135.2v2 (HB 3419, Laws 2022, c. 282, § 161).
OS 47-1135.2v3 (SB 1300, Laws 2022, c. 392, § 2)
OS 47-1135.2v4 (SB 510, Laws 2023, c. 275, § 1)
OS 47-1135.2v5 (HB 2255, Laws 2023, c. 294, § 1)
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.3. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.3v1 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 4).
OS 47-1135.3v2 (SB 313, Laws 2021, c. 276, § 5).
OS 47-1135.3v3 (SB 510, Laws 2023, c. 275, § 2)
OS 47-1135.3v4 (HB 2255, Laws 2023, c. 294, § 2)
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.4. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.4v1 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 5).
OS 47-1135.4v2 (HB 3419, Laws 2022, c. 282, § 163).
OS 47-1135.4v3 (SB 1300, Laws 2022, c. 392, § 3).
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.5. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.5v1 (SB 860, Laws 2021, c. 143, § 4).
OS 47-1135.5v2 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 6).
OS 47-1135.5v3 (SB 313, Laws 2021, c. 276, § 7)
OS 47-1135.5v4 (HB 2255, Laws 2023, c. 294, § 3)
OS 47-1135.5v5 (SB 623, Laws 2023, c. 310, § 32)
OS 47-1135.5v6 (SB 37x, Laws 2023, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 47, § 11)
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.6v1. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver (NASCAR) Theme License Plates.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby authorized to design and issue National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver ("NASCAR") Theme License Plates. Such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate interest in NASCAR auto racing. The plates shall be of such design as the supplier of the license plates in consultation with the Oklahoma Tax Commission may prescribe. The fee for such plate shall be Forty Dollars ($40.00) and shall be in addition to all other registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required pursuant to subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a special license plate is obtained during a twelve-month period for which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this section. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the supplier of such NASCAR Driver license plates or other entity for any required licensing fees. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee authorized for each license plate issued. Five Dollars ($5.00) of the forty-dollar fee shall be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund. The remaining amount of such fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
For license plates numbered zero (0) through one hundred (100) displaying a particular NASCAR Driver theme, the Oklahoma Tax Commission may establish an auction or similar procedure for the purpose of determining the order in which such distinctive license plates are sold and the amount of the additional fee for the distinctive license plates. This amount shall be due at the time the original application is submitted to the Tax Commission and Forty Dollars ($40.00) thereafter annually at the time of renewal registration.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 504, § 15, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 188, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.6v2. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver (NASCAR) Theme License Plates.

Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to design and issue National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver ("NASCAR") Theme License Plates. Such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate interest in NASCAR auto racing. The plates shall be of such design as the supplier of the license plates in consultation with Service Oklahoma may prescribe. The fee for such plate shall be Forty Dollars ($40.00) and shall be in addition to all other registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration period. Service Oklahoma shall determine, by rule, a method for making required fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate is obtained during a twelve-month period for which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for in this section. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the supplier of such NASCAR Driver license plates or other entity for any required licensing fees. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee authorized for each license plate issued. Five Dollars ($5.00) of the forty-dollar fee shall be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund. The remaining amount of such fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund. Beginning January 1, 2023, the remaining amount of such fee shall be deposited in the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund.
For license plates numbered zero (0) through one hundred (100) displaying a particular NASCAR Driver theme, Service Oklahoma may establish an auction or similar procedure for the purpose of determining the order in which such distinctive license plates are sold and the amount of the additional fee for the distinctive license plates. This amount shall be due at the time the original application is submitted to Service Oklahoma and Forty Dollars ($40.00) thereafter annually at the time of renewal registration.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 504, § 15, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 276, § 8, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 165, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.7. See the following versions:

OS 47-1135.7v1 (HB 2375, Laws 2021, c. 188, § 8).
OS 47-1135.7v2 (SB 313, Laws 2021, c. 276, § 9).
OS 47-1135.7v3 (HB 3419, Laws 2022, c. 282, § 166).
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1135.8. Service Oklahoma License Plate Special Program Assistance Revolving Fund.

A. 1. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Tax Commission, to be designated the "License Plate Special Program Assistance Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of any monies transferred thereto by paragraph 1 of subsection D of Section 1135.7 of this title, except as provided by paragraph 2 of this subsection.
2. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for Service Oklahoma, to be designated the "Service Oklahoma License Plate Special Program Assistance Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of any monies transferred thereto by paragraph 1 of subsection E of Section 1135.7 of this title, beginning January 1, 2023.
B. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and shall be expended by the Tax Commission on December 31 of each year. Beginning January 1, 2023, all monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and shall be expended by Service Oklahoma on December 31 of each year. The monies shall be distributed to the appropriate state agency to be expended in accordance with the specifications contained in the application for each special license plate that provides financial support in an amount based on the number of special license plates that are in circulation for that particular organization.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 416, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 167, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1136.2. Former military vehicles.

A. Except as provided in this section, former military vehicles shall be exempt from the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act if:
1. The former military vehicle is used only for exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest and will not be used for regular transportation; and
2. The owner of the former military vehicle files with Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator a sworn affidavit, signed by the owner, stating that the vehicle is a former military vehicle and will be used solely for the purposes listed in paragraph 1 of this subsection.
B. Upon each former military vehicle, the annual license fee shall be Twenty Dollars ($20.00). Upon initial registration, the owner shall make application for the flat license fee which application shall include the year of manufacture and a description of the vehicle containing information as may be required by Service Oklahoma, including the information required in paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection A of this section.
C. A former military vehicle shall not be required to display a license plate if current proof of registration for the vehicle, in a form prescribed by Service Oklahoma, is carried in the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle shall display in a prominent location on the vehicle a registration mark prescribed by Service Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma shall allow the use of a unique identification mark similar to the mark assigned that vehicle by the branch of the Armed Forces in which the vehicle was used. If such a mark is not used, Service Oklahoma shall designate a registration mark consisting of numbers, letters, or numbers and letters in combination at least two (2) inches in height. To the extent possible, the location and design of the registration mark shall conform to the official military design and markings of the vehicle.
D. A certificate of title shall be issued for a former military vehicle, and the applicable fees for the issuance of a certificate of title as provided pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act shall apply.
E. All penalties pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act relating to the failure to register a vehicle shall apply to this section if the former military vehicle is not properly registered or is used in a manner which violates the provisions of paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection A of this section.
F. As used in this section, "former military vehicle" means a vehicle which has been, but no longer is, used by the Armed Forces of a national government and which displays markings indicating it was a military vehicle.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 204, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 169, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1137.2. Issuance of dealer license plates - Authority of Service Oklahoma.

Service Oklahoma shall have the sole authority to issue the dealer license plate specified in subsection A of Section 1137.1 of this title.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 115, § 2, operative July 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 93, § 4, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 119, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 171, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1137.3v1. Registration and licensing of new motor vehicle, trailer or commercial trailer - Temporary license plate - Unlawful acts and penalties.

The purchaser of every new motor vehicle, travel trailer, or commercial trailer shall register or license the same within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. It shall be the responsibility of the selling dealer to place a temporary license plate, in size similar to the permanent Oklahoma license plate but of a weatherproof plastic-impregnated substance approved by the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission, upon a new motor vehicle, travel trailer, or commercial trailer when a transaction is completed for the sale of the vehicle or trailer. Except for cab and chassis trucks, the temporary license plate under this section shall be placed at the location provided for the permanent motor vehicle license plate. The purchaser of a new cab and chassis truck may place the temporary license plate under this section in the rear window. The temporary license plate shall show the dealer’s license number which is issued to him or her each year by Service Oklahoma, the date the new motor vehicle, travel trailer, or commercial trailer was purchased, and the company name of the selling dealer. The Commission is hereby directed to develop a temporary license plate design to incorporate these requirements in a manner that will permit law enforcement personnel to readily identify the dealer license number and date of the vehicle purchase. The Commission is further authorized to develop additional requirements and parameters designed to discourage or prevent illegal duplication and use of the temporary license plate. On or before thirty (30) days from the date of purchase of a new motor vehicle, travel trailer, or commercial trailer, the temporary license plate shall be removed and replaced with a permanent, current Oklahoma license plate. Use of the temporary license plate by a licensed dealer for other than the purpose of normally doing business shall constitute grounds for revocation of the dealer’s license.
It shall be unlawful for any licensed dealer of new motor vehicles, travel trailers, or commercial trailers to procure the registration and licensing of any new motor vehicle, travel trailer, or commercial trailer sold by such licensed dealer or to act as the agent for such purchaser in the procurement of the registration and licensing. The license of any licensed dealer of new motor vehicles, travel trailers, or commercial trailers violating the provisions of this section shall be revoked.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 200, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 93, § 5, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2007, c. 326, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2008, c. 315, § 5, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 172, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022; Laws 2023, c. 29, § 32, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1137.3v2. Registration and licensing of new motor vehicle, trailer or commercial trailer - Temporary license plate - Unlawful acts and penalties.

The purchaser of every new motor vehicle, travel trailer or commercial trailer shall register or license the same within two (2) months from the date of purchase. It shall be the responsibility of the selling dealer to place a temporary license plate, in size similar to the permanent Oklahoma license plate but of a weatherproof plastic-impregnated substance approved by the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission, upon a new motor vehicle, travel trailer or commercial trailer when a transaction is completed for the sale of said vehicle or trailer. Except for cab and chassis trucks, the temporary license plate under this section shall be placed at the location provided for the permanent motor vehicle license plate. The purchaser of a new cab and chassis truck may place the temporary license plate under this section in the rear window. Said temporary license plate shall show the dealer's license number which is issued to him or her each year by Service Oklahoma, the date the new motor vehicle, travel trailer or commercial trailer was purchased and the company name of the selling dealer. The Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission is hereby directed to develop a temporary license plate design to incorporate these requirements in a manner that will permit law enforcement personnel to readily identify the dealer license number and date of the vehicle purchase. The Motor Vehicle Commission is further authorized to develop additional requirements and parameters designed to discourage or prevent illegal duplication and use of the temporary license plate. On or before two (2) months from the date of purchase of a new motor vehicle, travel trailer or commercial trailer, said temporary license plate shall be removed and replaced with a permanent, current Oklahoma license plate. Use of said temporary license plate by a licensed dealer for other than the purpose of normally doing business shall constitute grounds for revocation of the dealer's license.
It shall be unlawful for any licensed dealer of new motor vehicles, travel trailers or commercial trailers to procure the registration and licensing of any new motor vehicle, travel trailer or commercial trailer sold by such licensed dealer or to act as the agent for such purchaser in the procurement of said registration and licensing. The license of any licensed dealer of new motor vehicles, travel trailers or commercial trailers violating the provisions of this section shall be revoked.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 200, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 93, § 5, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2007, c. 326, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2008, c. 315, § 5, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 172, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022; Laws 2023, c. 262, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1139.1. Lease agreements involving counties - Fee exemption.

At the time required for payment of any fee imposed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act, any vehicle which is the subject of a lease or lease-purchase agreement between the owner of such vehicle and any county of this state shall be exempt from the fees so imposed. Owners of vehicles claiming the exemption provided by this section shall present adequate proof that the vehicle for which exemption is sought is the subject of a lease or lease-purchase agreement with a county of this state at the time any fee imposed by such act would otherwise be due. Service Oklahoma shall have the authority to determine what constitutes adequate proof as required by this section.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 284, § 3, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 173, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1140.2. License and ID Apportionment Reimbursement Revolving Fund - Service Oklahoma License and ID Apportionment Reimbursement Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Tax Commission to be designated the "License and ID Apportionment Reimbursement Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies appropriated to the fund by law. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be expended by the Oklahoma Tax Commission to offset the increased fees retained by licensed operators, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-101 of this title, beginning upon the effective date of this act and ending on December 31, 2022.
B. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for Service Oklahoma to be designated the "Service Oklahoma License and ID Apportionment Reimbursement Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies appropriated to the fund by law. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be expended by Service Oklahoma to offset the increased fees retained by licensed operators, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-101 of this title, beginning January 1, 2023, and ending on February 28, 2023.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 522, § 5, emerg. eff. May 24, 2021. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 175, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1140.3. Monthly report on apportionment.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall submit a monthly report of the apportionment reimbursed out of the License and ID Apportionment Reimbursement Revolving Fund, created in Section 5 of this act, to the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chair of the House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget Committee.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 522, § 6, emerg. eff. May 24, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1141. Falsely advertising as licensed operator - Penalty.

It shall be unlawful for any person to display any sign or to advertise in any manner representing to the public that he or she is an official or authorized licensed operator of the state, or that he or she has authority to register motor vehicles and issue license plates therefor, unless such person is a duly licensed and qualified licensed operator under the provisions of Section 1140 of this title; and it shall be unlawful for any person to solicit, accept or receive any gratuity or compensation for acting as a messenger or for acting as the agent or representative of another person in applying for the registration of a motor vehicle and obtaining the license plate therefor from Service Oklahoma or from any official and authorized licensed operator, or to advertise, solicit, or in any manner offer to render such services for hire or compensation unless the licensed operator has appointed, authorized and approved said person to perform such acts and said person shall furnish to the licensed operator of the county in which such service is performed a surety bond in such amount as said licensed operator shall determine to be commensurate with the amount of money which may be involved at any one time.
Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding one (1) year, or both. Each day that any such person advertises or in any manner offers to render such services to the public or to any person shall constitute a separate offense.
Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting or diminishing the responsibility and liability to Service Oklahoma of the official licensed operator or of his or her bond made to Service Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 44, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 195, § 3, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 176, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1141.1. See the following versions:

OS 47-1141.1v1 (HB 1802, Laws 2022, c. 228, § 16).
OS 47-1141.1v2 (SB 37x, Laws 2023, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 47, § 13).
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1142.1. Carrying on or compensating messenger, courier or pick up and delivery service - Penalty.

A. It shall be unlawful for any licensed operator or any employee of such licensed operator to carry on a messenger service, courier service or pick up and delivery service for the recording of a security interest or for the registration of a motor vehicle or boat or a motor, or obtaining license plates and decals, or for the issuance of a certificate of title for any motor vehicle or boat or motor. Provided, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent a licensed operator or any employee of such licensed operator from performing such services for the licensed operator's depository bank, when the licensed operator or his or her employee goes to the licensed operator's depository bank to deposit tax monies into the licensed operator's designated Service Oklahoma Licensed Operator Account. Service Oklahoma shall not designate or assign a licensed operator more than one active Service Oklahoma Licensed Operator Account. Accounts designated prior to September 1, 1991, may remain active.
B. It shall be unlawful for any licensed operator to compensate in any manner a messenger service, courier service or pick up and delivery service or any one attempting to provide messenger service, courier service or pick up and delivery service for recording a security interest or for the registration of a motor vehicle or boat or motor, or obtaining license plates and decals, or for the issuance of a certificate of title for any motor vehicle or boat or motor.
C. A licensed operator who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per occurrence.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 261, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 195, § 4, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 569, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 179, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1143.2. Additional duties and functions of licensed operators - Fees.

A. In addition to the duties and functions authorized to be performed by licensed operators pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act, Service Oklahoma is authorized to utilize licensed operators to perform the following duties:
1. Process, receive, and issue permits, licenses, and registration relating to any tax which is payable to, collectible by, or administered by Service Oklahoma;
2. Accept documents, reports, or returns required to be filed with Service Oklahoma and accept payment of remittances required to be made to Service Oklahoma as provided by the tax laws of this state;
3. Provide information regarding the status of any permit or license issued by Service Oklahoma, or the franchise tax status of any corporation, upon written request and subject to the provisions of Section 205 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes and any other provision of law relating to the confidentiality of records or information; and
4. Perform any other duties specified by Service Oklahoma relating to the enforcement or administration of any state tax law.
B. Any permit, license, or registration issued by a licensed operator, and any document, report, return, or remittance accepted by a licensed operator, pursuant to the provisions of subsection A of this section, shall be deemed on the date of such issuance or acceptance to have been issued or accepted by Service Oklahoma.
C. In addition to the amounts authorized to be retained by licensed operators pursuant to the provisions of Section 1141.1 of this title, licensed operators shall be entitled to charge and receive fees for duties performed pursuant to the provisions of this section as provided by law.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 534, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 182, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1144. Methods of payment of fees and taxes - Licensed operator location hours of operation.

A. Payments for any required registration fees, license plates or decals or excise taxes, except as otherwise provided by law, may be made as follows:
1. By the applicant's personal or company check if presented within the period of time required for purchase or renewal of the registration and license plates or decals. At the time of presentment, the licensed operator may utilize a check verification system to confirm that there are sufficient funds to pay the check. Upon notification that there are insufficient funds, the licensed operator shall refuse to accept the check or deliver the license plate or decal. If a licensed operator fails to utilize the check verification system and the check is returned for nonpayment, the licensed operator shall not receive any fees for the transaction. No licensed operator shall be required to accept any check from any person during any penalty period relating to that person's registration; or
2. By a nationally recognized credit or debit card issued to the applicant. Service Oklahoma may add an amount equal to the amount of the service charge incurred as a service charge for the acceptance of such credit card. For purposes of this paragraph, "nationally recognized credit or debit card" means any instrument or device, whether known as a credit card, credit plate, charge plate, debit card or by any other name, issued with or without fee by an issuer for the use of the cardholder in obtaining goods, services or anything else of value on credit which is accepted by over one thousand merchants in this state. Service Oklahoma shall determine which nationally recognized credit or debit cards will be accepted by a licensed operator as payment for any required motor vehicle registration fees, license plates or decals or excise taxes. Provided, however, Service Oklahoma must ensure that no loss of state revenue will occur by the use of such card.
B. Each licensed operator location shall be open a minimum of forty (40) hours per week, of which four (4) such hours per week shall be in the evening hours or on Saturday, subject to the approval of Service Oklahoma, except during such weeks that contain a legal holiday prescribed by the statutes of this state. Provided that Service Oklahoma may authorize a licensed operator to stay open a lesser period of time if Service Oklahoma is satisfied that the public is being properly served. Provided further, that there shall be at least one licensed operator in each county open the hours designated in this section. All licensed operators shall post their hours in a conspicuous place for the public's information.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 47, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 75, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1997, c. 294, § 6, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 156, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2006, c. 295, § 7, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 155, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2019, c. 195, § 6, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2019, c. 471, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 183, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1146. Audit and review - Public inspection of records.

A. Service Oklahoma shall audit all licensed operators at least once during each calendar year and shall have the power to require any changes it deems necessary in the operation of licensed operators. Service Oklahoma shall issue such rules as it deems necessary for the proper control of all fiscal matters involving licensed operators.
B. Any review or audit of a licensed operator performed by Service Oklahoma pursuant to the provisions of Sections 1140 through 1147 of this title shall be an open record and shall be made available for public inspection at Service Oklahoma, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 205 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. Any and all records, files, books or otherwise of a licensed operator relating to the operation of the Service Oklahoma location shall be public record which shall be open to public inspection at reasonable times, regardless of their location.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 49, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 158, § 5, emerg. eff. June 25, 1987; Laws 1991, c. 261, § 4, eff. Sept 1, 1991; Laws 1993, c. 300, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2001, c. 439, § 2, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 184, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1146.2. State Auditor and Inspector - Instructions or advice to licensed operators.

The State Auditor and Inspector, or his or her designee, shall advise all licensed operators on procedural and technical matters relating to accounting and budget procedures. It shall be the duty of the licensed operators with notice of such advice to follow the instructions or advice of the State Auditor and Inspector until relieved of such duty by a court of competent jurisdiction or until the Supreme Court shall hold otherwise.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 375, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 185, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1147. Designating office of county treasurer as licensed operator.

Service Oklahoma may designate the office of county treasurer of any county within the state as a licensed operator.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 50, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 186, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1148. Local authorities - Powers.

The local authorities of cities and towns of this state shall have no power to pass, enforce, or maintain any ordinances, rules, or regulations requiring from any owner to whom this act is applicable any tax, fee, license, or permit for the free use of the public highways or excluding or prohibiting any vehicle registered in compliance with this act or the accessories used thereon from the free use of the public highways, and no ordinance, rule, or regulation in any way contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this act, now in force or hereafter enacted, shall have any force or effect. The powers given to local authorities in municipalities to enact general rules and ordinances applicable equally to all vehicles upon certain streets in such cities where the traffic is heavy and continuous and the powers given local authorities to regulate vehicles offered to the public for hire or for processions, assemblages, or parades in the streets or public places shall remain in full force and effect. Local authorities may set aside a specified public highway or highways for speed contests or races to be given under proper restrictions for the safety of the public and may exclude by ordinance orregulation vehicles used exclusively for commercial purposes from the parks and parkways of this state, provided such ordinance or regulation is applicable equally and generally to all other vehicles used for the same purpose. The local authorities may exclude vehicles from any cemetery or ground used for burial of the dead. Cities and towns may regulate the speed of vehicles within their corporate limits; and that as to streets and highways within the corporate limits which have been constructed or reconstructed with state or federal funds, local authorities shall have joint authority with the Transportation Commission to establish or alter speed limits. No local authority shall impose speed limits on any such street or highway substantially lower than those justified by the highway design, capacity, and traffic volume as determined by engineering studies. A municipality may issue licenses authorizing the parking or unloading of vehicles in zones on streets restricted for loading, unloading or commercial use.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 51, operative July 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1149. Service Oklahoma – Duty and authority.

It shall be the duty of Service Oklahoma, and Service Oklahoma is hereby granted authority and jurisdiction to administer this act with the aid of its licensed operators, the Department of Public Safety, the Highway Patrol, county sheriffs and all other duly authorized peace officers. Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to promulgate all necessary rules and prepare forms and records to carry this act into effect and to enforce the provisions thereof. Service Oklahoma shall have the authority in cases of dispute to determine the actual sales price of any vehicle. Service Oklahoma shall periodically cause to be prepared and shall distribute to each authorized licensed operator a manual of procedure containing instructions, directions and guidelines to be followed by all licensed operators in the performance of their duties.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 52, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 250, § 7, eff. Oct. 1, 2000, and adopted by State Question No. 691, Legislative Referendum No. 319, at election held Aug. 22, 2000; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 187, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1150. Certain persons authorized to administer oaths.

Any employee of Service Oklahoma charged with the duty of administering or assisting in the administration of this act shall, when designated by Service Oklahoma, have the power and authority to administer oaths to taxpayers with the same force and effect as if the oath had been administered by any other officer of the state authorized by the statutes to administer oaths.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 179, § 53, operative July 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 188, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1151.3. Mini-truck registration and operation.

A. Mini-trucks shall be registered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Service Oklahoma shall promulgate rules for the titling and registration of mini-trucks.
B. Mini-trucks which have been titled and registered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act may be operated on the roadways of this state; provided, however, mini-trucks shall not be permitted to travel upon any highway in this state which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Operators of mini-trucks shall comply with all traffic regulations and rules of conduct for the operation of motor vehicles on the roadways of this state provided by law.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 127, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2008. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 190, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1151.4. Medium-speed electric vehicles - Titling and registration - Operation on roadways.

A. Medium-speed electrical vehicles shall be registered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Service Oklahoma shall promulgate rules for the titling and registration of medium-speed electric vehicles.
B. Medium-speed electrical vehicles which have been titled and registered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act may be operated on the roadways of this state with a posted speed limit of forty-five (45) miles per hour or less; provided, however, medium-speed electrical vehicles shall not be permitted to travel upon any highway in this state which is a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and which otherwise meets or exceeds the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.500. Operators of medium-speed electrical vehicles shall comply with all traffic regulations and rules of conduct for the operation of motor vehicles on the roadways of this state provided by law.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 302, § 12, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 191, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
NOTE: Laws 2008, c. 297, § 4 repealed by Laws 2009, c. 2, § 12, emerg. eff. March 12, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1168. Transfer of facilities and equipment to determine vehicle weight and funds to Department of Transportation - Agreement with Corporation Commission.

All facilities and equipment under the administrative control of the Oklahoma Tax Commission and used for determining the weight of vehicles operated on the roads or highways of this state are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation. Any funds appropriated to or any powers, duties and responsibilities exercised by the Tax Commission for such purpose shall be transferred to the Department. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hereby authorized to transfer such funds as may be necessary. The Department is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Corporation Commission to operate such facilities or equipment. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to obligate the Department to incur expenses in connection with the administration of such facilities and equipment in an amount which exceeds deposits to the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 522, § 4, eff. July 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 205.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 1162 of this title to avoid a duplication in numbering.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-1201. Definitions.

As used in the Oklahoma Weigh Station Act of 2012:
1. "Authority" means the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority;
2. "Commission" means the Corporation Commission;
3. "Fixed facility" means a weigh station or a port of entry;
4. "Port of entry" means a facility, in close proximity to a state line, designed to electronically weigh and screen motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles for compliance with federal and state statutes and rules, allowing compliant carriers to proceed with minimal or no delay;
5. "Roadside enforcement" means a temporary location, with or without portable or semi-portable scales, used to randomly check commercial motor vehicles or motor carriers for compliance with federal or state statutes or rules;
6. "Weigh station" means a stationary and permanent weighing facility with fixed scales owned by the state where commercial motor vehicles are checked for compliance with weight and size standards. Weigh stations are also utilized to enforce federal and state laws and rules applicable to motor carriers and the operation of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers; and
7. "North American Standard Inspection" means a Level I, Level II, Level III, Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank or Passenger Carrier inspection conducted by an individual certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct such inspections.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 262, § 2, eff. July 1, 2012.