Someone arrested in Oklahoma for unlawfully carrying a firearm, illegally transporting a firearm, or discharging a firearm no longer has to pay the $150 DNA fee, does not have to provide a DNA sample, and will not have their DNA information entered into CODIS. This fee won't be collected if the person has a valid DNA sample in the OSBI DNA Offender Database at the time of … [Read more...] about Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
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Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #29
Lack of knowledge of the age of the victim of human trafficking now does not constitute a defense to human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma. The change in law makes human trafficking of a minor a strict liability crime. If you engage in human trafficking of a minor in Oklahoma, you can be found guilty no matter what you thought the victim's age was—even if the victim lied … [Read more...] about Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #29
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Minors Prohibited From Using Tanning Facilities – Oklahoma Laws In 2017 #6
It's now illegal for minors to use a tanning bed in a tanning salon. Any tanning facility or operator that violates this law will be subject to a civil penalty. Kids can still continue to get a spray tan with reckless abandon. SB 765 created 63 O.S. § 7302. It became effective November 1, 2017. The owner of a "tanning facility" is required to post a notice that states all of … [Read more...] about Minors Prohibited From Using Tanning Facilities – Oklahoma Laws In 2017 #6
Left Lane Only For Passing – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #5
HB 2312 strengthened an existing law covering the restrictions on driving in the left lane. It's now very clear that a vehicle cannot be driven in the left lane except when overtaking or passing another vehicle if the road is divided into four or more lanes. The law allows for driving in the left lane when traffic conditions or road configuration requires the use of the left … [Read more...] about Left Lane Only For Passing – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #5