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64 OK Stat § 64-1090 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1090. Prospecting - Permits.

|To further the development of mineral resources in the State of Oklahoma, particularly with regard to valuable minerals, including uranium, the Commissioners of the Land Office are hereby authorized to issue prospecting permits, under procedures, fees and rules as may be promulgated by the Commissioners, granting an exclusive right to prospect for any minerals owned by the state, under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners of the Land Office. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 373, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 49, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010. Renumbered from § 451 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 142, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
64 OK Stat § 64-1091 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1091. Notice and sale of lease.

|Should the Commissioners of the Land Office find that the state owns a valuable mineral, they shall offer the necessary mineral lease for sale on competitive bids, and notice of such sale shall be published in at least one newspaper, authorized by law to publish legal notices, in the county in which the land is located. The notice shall state the terms and conditions under which sale will be made; the annual rental and/or royalty which will be acceptable to the Commissioners, and that the Commissioners have the right to reject any and all bids. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 373, § 4, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Renumbered from § 454 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 143, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
64 OK Stat § 64-1092 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1092. Prospectors liable for damages to surface.

|Any person, firm or corporation, receiving a prospecting permit or lease under the provisions of this act, and prospecting, exploring or operating for minerals, shall be liable to the surface owner or surface lessee for all damages or loss accruing to the surface interest in said land and to all crops and improvements thereupon and appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 374, § 7, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Renumbered from § 457 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 144, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
64 OK Stat § 64-1093 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1093. Rules and regulations.

|The Commissioners of the Land Office are hereby authorized to make and promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this act. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 374, § 8, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Renumbered from § 458 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 145, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
64 OK Stat § 64-1094 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1094. Violations and penalty.

|Any person who prospects for minerals owned by the State of Oklahoma, under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners of the Land Office, without a prospecting permit, or who removes any such minerals without a lease contract, contrary to the provisions of this act, or who violates any other terms or provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days and not to exceed ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 374, § 9, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 547, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 398, eff. July 1, 1999. Renumbered from § 459 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 146, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 547 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
64 OK Stat § 64-1095 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 64. Public Lands|§64-1095. Provisions shall not affect other uses of land.

|The provisions of this act shall not affect the sale of sand, gravel, caliche or rock by the Commissioners of the Land Office for construction or road purposes, or the exploration for or production of oil and gas. |Added by Laws 1955, p. 374, § 10, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955. Renumbered from § 460 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 147, emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
65 OK Stat § 65-1-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-1-101. Short title.

|This act shall be known as the Oklahoma Library Code. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 1-101, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-1-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-1-102. Policy.

|It shall be the policy of the State of Oklahoma to promote, support, and implement the development and maintenance of adequate public and special library facilities and services throughout the state in whatever forms and by whatever means may be most beneficial and feasible. Adequate library services are deemed to be necessary to the cultural, educational and economic development of the State of Oklahoma and to the health, safety and welfare of its people, and to be the responsibility of government at all levels. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 1-102, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-1-103 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-1-103. Purpose.

|It is the purpose of the Oklahoma Library Code to accomplish this policy by providing for: |(a) Creation of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to discharge the responsibility and exercise the authority of the State of Oklahoma for adequate library facilities and services in and for state government and throughout the state.(b) Establishment, development and operation of libraries and library systems throughout the state with the goal of providing adequate library services to all the people of the state.(c) Financial support for libraries with guidelines for maximum economy and effectiveness in use of all funds.(d) Cooperation with other state agencies, federal agencies and private organizations in effecting the purposes of this Code.Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 1-103, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-1-105 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-1-105. Disclosure of records.

|A. Any library which is in whole or in part supported by public funds including but not limited to public, academic, school or special libraries, and having records indicating which of its documents or other materials, regardless of format, have been loaned to or used by an identifiable individual or group shall not disclose such records to any person except to: |1. Persons acting within the scope of their duties in the administration of the library;2. Persons authorized to inspect such records, in writing, by the individual or group; or3. By order of a court of law.B. The requirements of this section shall not prohibit middle and elementary school libraries from maintaining a system of records that identifies the individual or group to whom library materials have been loaned even if such system permits a determination, independent of any disclosure of such information by the library, that documents or materials have been loaned to an individual or group.C. All registration information of minors collected by any library which is supported in whole or in part by public funds including but not limited to public, academic, school or special libraries shall not be disclosed to any person except:1. Persons acting only within the legitimate scope of their duties in the administration of the library;2. Persons authorized to inspect such records, in writing, by the individual; or3. By order of a court of law.For purposes of this section, "registration information" includes any information required of a minor in order to become eligible to borrow books, utilize library services, and other materials.D. Any suspicious requests for records of minors that may be indicative of criminal intent shall be reported immediately to appropriate law enforcement authorities.Added by Laws 1985, c. 81, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 98, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 2013, c. 26, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 2013.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-101. Creation of Board.

|The Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board is hereby created. The Board shall consist of seven (7) appointive members, and the Director, who shall be an ex officio nonvoting member. The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one member from each congressional district and any remaining members shall be appointed from the state at large. However, when congressional districts are redrawn each member appointed prior to July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall complete the current term of office and appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be based on the redrawn districts. Appointments made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective shall be from any redrawn districts which are not represented by a board member until such time as each of the modified congressional districts are represented by a board member. No appointments may be made after July 1 of the year in which such modification becomes effective if such appointment would result in more than two members serving from the same modified district. No appointive member shall be a librarian in active practice. Appointments shall be made on the basis of ability, sound understanding of the total responsibilities and objectives of a state library agency and active interest in the attainment of these goals. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-101, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 364, § 7, emerg. eff. June 4, 1992; Laws 2002, c. 375, § 14, eff. Nov. 5, 2002.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-102. Membership of Board.

|The members appointed by the Governor shall be qualified electors of the state and actual residents of the Congressional Districts from which they are appointed. No member of the Board shall in any way be connected with the business of publishing or selling books, periodicals or other forms of library materials, nor with the business of manufacturing or selling library supplies or equipment. No member shall receive any compensation for his service on the Board directly or indirectly; provided that each appointive member may receive reimbursement for travel expense pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-102, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 178, § 50, operative July 1, 1985.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-103 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-103. Terms of office.

|The term of office of each appointive member, except for initial appointments as herein specified, shall be six (6) years, beginning July 1 of the year of appointment or until his successor has been appointed and qualified. The present State Library Board shall become members of the Board of the Department and shall continue in office until their respective terms expire. The Governor shall appoint one member on or before July 1 of each year; provided that he shall make the first appointments for the following terms in the years indicated: One member for a term of one (1) year, and one member for a term of two (2) years in 1967; one member for a term of two (2) years, one member for a term of three (3) years and the member-at-large for a term of three (3) years in 1968; one member for a term of three (3) years, and one member for a term of four (4) years in 1969. After the initial appointments, terms shall be for six (6) years. Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled for the remainder of the term only and by the method of the original appointment. No person who has served a full six-year term shall be appointed to succeed himself. Members may be removed only for cause. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-103, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-104 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-104. Officers.

|The Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman at the first meeting held after July 1 of each year. The Director shall be the Secretary of the Board, and shall have custody of all files and records of the Board. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-104, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-105 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-105. Meetings.

|The Board shall meet at least once every three-month period. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairman, vice-chairman, in the absence of the chairman, or the secretary. Four voting members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. No question before the Board shall be resolved without the concurrence of at least four members or a majority of those members voting, whichever is the greater. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-105, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 322, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-106 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-106. Powers and duties of the Board.

|The Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board shall be the supervisory and policymaking body of the Department and shall: |(a) Appoint the Director, who shall possess the qualifications specified by Section 3-103 of this title, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board;(b) Formulate the general policies of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, in consultation with the Director;(c) Review and approve the budget requests for the Department;(d) Formulate standards for public and special libraries in consultation with the Director and his staff, and with the Oklahoma Library Association;(e) Utilize such standards as guidelines in accreditation of public libraries and library systems;(f) Utilize such standards and accreditation as guidelines in approval of apportionment of state funds of federal funds such as may be administered by a state agency to public libraries, library systems and special libraries and their use of such funds;(g) Serve as an appeal board in the execution of the Library Services Construction Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 351(1991), including any amendments thereto, and any similar federal legislative acts requiring such services;(h) Approve the formation of library systems and designate areas for library districts;(i) Maintain liaison with the Oklahoma Library Association;(j) Assist in communicating the goals, plans, budgets and work of the Department to executive, judicial and legislative officials, and to the public;(k) Provide for the certification of public librarians;(l) Establish a formula for the equitable apportionment of monies from the Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund; and(m) Promulgate such rules as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this act.Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 2-106, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 322, § 3, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1992, c. 373, § 14, eff. July 1, 1992.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-107 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-107. Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, to be designated the "Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries from state appropriations designated specifically for deposit in this fund for purposes as specified in this act and from any other sources provided for by law. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries for the purpose of providing convenient library service or access to library service for all citizens of Oklahoma. In administering the fund the Department of Libraries shall encourage existing public libraries to cooperatively share library resources by: |1. Extending or establishing public library services in unserved county areas or contracting for services with existing Oklahoma Department of Libraries certified municipal public libraries, other certified public libraries, library districts, or library systems; and2. Strengthening existing Oklahoma Department of Libraries certified municipal public libraries, other certified public libraries, library districts, and library systems.The Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board shall establish a formula for the equitable apportionment of monies to counties applying and qualifying for such funds pursuant to the provisions of this act.Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.Added by Laws 1992, c. 321, § 1, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 528.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-108 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-108. Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund - Applications for participation.

|A. Applications for participation in the Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund shall be submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries for approval or disapproval by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board. The applications shall be initiated by: |1. The boards of county commissioners in the respective counties either without public library service or without existing countywide public library service;2. The board of county commissioners in the respective counties upon petition initiated by not less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the county based on the total number of votes cast at the last general election for the county office receiving the highest number of votes at such election;3. The district or system library boards or commissions in the respective counties with library districts or library systems providing countywide library service; or4. A joint application from all or a majority of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries certified municipal public libraries in a respective county joined together to apply for and to administer the expenditure of funds from the Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund and any other funds granted or donated for the purpose of county library services.B. The application shall include a five-year plan for library development for extending, initiating and/or strengthening public library service in the respective county. The application shall include for the initial or next funding year, a detailed, line-item budget and descriptive program for the Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund appropriation.Added by Laws 1992, c. 321, § 3, eff. July 1, 1992.
65 OK Stat § 65-2-109 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-2-109. Applications for participation in Oklahoma Local Library Support Revolving Fund - Five-year plan for library development.

|A. The five-year plan for library development required pursuant to Section 2-108 of this title may address proposals to: |1. Seek financing for additional levels or types of library services and/or contracting with existing Oklahoma Department of Libraries certified public libraries for:a.free access and service by all county residents,b.specific services such as bookmobile or book deposits/book centers,c.access to information services through telecommunications,d.surveys or studies of countywide library needs,e.leased or permanent facilities, andf.any other services as mandated by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries;2. Hold an election seeking a countywide mill levy for support. Such plans shall be based on the needs, analysis and desires of the respective counties or existing library districts or library systems. If a plan includes a proposal to hold an election on a mill levy for library support, the plan may specify how the public library authority will serve as the coordinator for cooperation between publicly funded libraries of all types;3. Include the utilization of technological equipment and telecommunications access consistent with Sections 55 and 56 of this title; and4. Provide for any other services as mandated by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.Added by Laws 1992, c. 321, § 4, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 362, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994.
65 OK Stat § 65-3-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-3-101. Creation of Department.

|A. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is hereby created. The Department shall be the official library agency of the state and shall discharge the responsibilities and exercise the authority of the state with respect to all public and special libraries. The Department shall cooperate with other state agencies, local units of government, federal agencies and private individuals and organizations with respect to library facilities and services, or any allied or related facilities and services. The Department shall be responsible for the receipt and administration of all state funds and such federal funds as may be administered by a state agency, may receive and administer private and other funds, for libraries, library services or any allied or related services. |B. The Department shall have its headquarters and shall maintain The State Library at the Allen Wright Memorial Library in the State Capitol area.C. Branches or offices of the Department may be established under such conditions and terms and in such locations within the state as are deemed necessary.D. The Jan Eric Cartwright Memorial Library, which shall be located in the State Capitol Building, shall provide law library and legislative reference services for state government and the citizens of Oklahoma.Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 3-101, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 334, § 2, eff. July 1, 2002.
65 OK Stat § 65-3-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-3-102. Department as official library of the state.

|The Department shall constitute the official library of the State of Oklahoma. The Department shall have custody of all books, documents, facsimiles, films, maps, manuscripts, pamphlets, papers, charts, archives, periodicals, records, and any other materials or objects now in its possession or that may be acquired. No department or institution of state government, except institutions of higher learning, museums and the Oklahoma Historical Society, shall establish a library without prior approval of and except in cooperation with the Department; provided that this provision is not to prevent a state agency from having the minimal necessary and frequently used office copies of reference works, catalogs, legal reports or technical publications required to conduct its daily operations. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 3-102, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967.
65 OK Stat § 65-3-103 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 65. Public Libraries|§65-3-103. Director and Assistant Director.

|The offices of Director and Assistant Director are hereby created. The Director shall be appointed by the Board on the basis of merit and appropriate experience, shall possess a library degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Assistant Director shall be appointed by the Director, with the approval of the Board, and shall be subject to the same qualifications as herein specified for the Director. The Director shall be the State Librarian and the State Archivist, which offices are hereby created. |Added by Laws 1967, c. 45, § 3-103, emerg. eff. April 6, 1967. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 322, § 4, eff. July 1, 1992.