OKLAHOMA CITY -- A bill introduced in the state House would establish an online registry for anyone convicted in Oklahoma of making or distributing methamphetamine.
The registry would be similar to one now in place for sex offenders.
At a news conference Monday, House Speaker Todd Hiett said Oklahoma has had success cutting down on meth labs through legislation limiting sales of cold medicines containing a chemical used in making the illegal substance.
But he said meth problems remain and labs pose a public safety threat.
"Oklahomans deserve to know if a lab could be in their community," Hiett said.
Rep. John Nance, R-Bethany, said property owners can use the database to refuse to rent to someone convicted of manufacturing or distributing meth.
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