Bill > SB784

This bill creates the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for motor vehicle repair facilities. The legislation defines key terms like "service work," "administrative charges," and "consumer," and mandates that repair facilities obtain written or documented verbal consent from customers before performing any service work. Repair facilities must provide a detailed written estimate that itemizes all fees and charges, and record the specifics of customer consent. The bill sets a market labor hourly rate of $65 per hour (to be adjusted by the Insurance Commissioner every five years) and limits tear-down and administrative charges to a maximum of four hours. The legislation also regulates storage rates for vehicles, establishing specific daily rates for different vehicle sizes during the first ten days, with rates potentially increasing to $75 per day after that. Repair facilities must provide clear, written invoices within eight business hours and are prohibited from marking up towing charges. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring transparency, preventing unexpected charges, and establishing clear guidelines for motor vehicle repair services. An emergency clause is included, meaning the law will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb784&Session=2500