reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.2. Purpose of Sections 5017.2 to 5017.5.

|The purpose of Sections 10 through 13 of this act is to stimulate international trade, produce more jobs, create economic diversity and sources of additional tax revenue, allow small and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of exporting opportunities formerly practically available only to larger businesses, and allow businesses in the state to compete in a world market with businesses in other states. |Added by Laws 1987, c. 214, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.3. Definitions.

|As used in Sections 10 through 13 of this act: |1. "Shared foreign sales corporation" means a corporation that satisfies the requirements of Section 922, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 922) and is operated for the benefit of more than one business in this state.2. "Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.3. "Director" means the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.Added by Laws 1987, c. 214, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.4. Department - Powers and duties.

|A. The Department shall encourage and assist in creation and operation of shared foreign sales corporations to benefit businesses in this state. |B. The Department may:1. Develop model shared foreign sales corporations, including model bylaws, operation manuals, form contracts, a model certificate of incorporation and other appropriate aids that businesses may use in creating and operating shared foreign sales corporations;2. Provide information and counseling to businesses relating to state, federal, and international law governing shared foreign sales corporations;3. Provide accounting information and counseling to businesses in connection with creation and operation of shared foreign sales corporations; and4. Provide other information and assistance necessary to the creation and operation of shared foreign sales corporations to benefit businesses in the state.Added by Laws 1987, c. 214, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.5. Service fees.

|The Department may collect fees for services provided under Sections 10 through 13 of this act in amounts which the Director determines to be necessary to cover costs of administering Sections 10 through 13 of this act. |Added by Laws 1987, c. 214, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.7. Oklahoma Chief International Protocol Office - Creation and operation by Department of Commerce.

|The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the Oklahoma Chief International Protocol Office and provide a resource for information concerning proper protocol with regard to international diplomats and officials and shall cooperate with other state agencies already engaged in international relations to facilitate and coordinate government resources for optimal leveraging in achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the forefront of the global community. An associate with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce may also serve as the official representative of the Governor to ensure that the growing numbers of international officials traveling to Oklahoma are warmly received and enjoy productive visits to the state. When dealing with international visitors of foreign governments, the associate may greet chiefs of state, heads of government and other appropriate functionaries, and may provide support to coordinate, arrange and facilitate meetings and other engagements between the Governor and international leaders. |The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall, for the encouragement of international trade opportunities for Oklahoma businesses, encourage and assist private efforts toward the development of interpersonal relationships between citizens of this state and citizens of other nations.Added by Laws 1996, c. 286, § 1, emerg. eff. June 5, 1996. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 103, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2021, c. 67, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
74 OK Stat § 74-5017.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5017.8. Financial assistance program for the employment of part-time city managers or planners.

|Contingent on funding, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce may partner with a statewide organization to develop and coordinate a financial assistance program for qualifying municipalities having a population of less than five thousand (5,000) according to the latest Federal Decennial Census to employ a part-time city manager or a part-time city planner pursuant to Section 8-116 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The statewide organization shall demonstrate to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce that it is exempt from taxation under federal law and designated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 170(a) and that it has represented municipalities, had statutory functions and conducted training programs for municipalities for at least fifteen (15) years prior to November 1, 2005. It shall further demonstrate that its continuous official purpose is to promote the general welfare of cities and towns, to foster or conduct schools, short courses and other training sessions, to provide technical assistance and consultative services and other aids for the improvement and increased efficiency of city and town government, and to serve as the representative of cities and towns in carrying out the duties and prerogatives conferred on it by state law. |Added by Laws 2008, c. 304, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2008. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 42, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
74 OK Stat § 74-5020.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5020.1. Community Development Centers Program Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to be designated the "Community Development Centers Program Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations. The fund shall consist of all monies authorized by law for deposit in such fund including, but not limited to appropriations, gifts, grants, private donations, fee revenues and funds by governmental entities authorized to provide funding for the purposes authorized for the use of the fund. Monies deposited or apportioned or donated to the credit of the fund may be expended for the purposes of community development centers, with emphasis on aging and elderly citizen interests pursuant to law. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for purposes authorized by law. 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. 337, § 16, eff. July 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1032.
74 OK Stat § 74-5023 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5023. Federal block grant programs - Equal access to programs and services - Proposals.

|All state agencies providing services through federal block grant programs shallinclude, as part of their proposals for federal block grant programs, assurances to guarantee equal access to program services and resources, including contracted services, and guarantee the public uniform rights to appeal and appeal procedures. It is the intent of the Legislature that services maintain a commitment to the efficient delivery of vital services to the most needy persons in the state and that any changes in eligibility criteria be identified in a comprehensive plan. The proposals for federal block grant programs shall specify a process to guarantee that each person seeking services shall: |1. Have the right to file formal application for services or resources upon request;2. Be afforded an opportunity to have private and confidential interviews pertaining to the case;3. Not be denied assistance on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, political preference or physical affliction;4. Receive timely approval or disapproval of the application; and5. Receive written notification of appeal and appeal procedures, including notice that:a.all aggrieved parties shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for a fair hearing,b.the applicant or the representative of the applicant shall have access to records relevant to the appeal process, andc.the applicant shall have the right to a timely determination and prompt notice of hearing decisions.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 29, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5024 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5024. Professional auditing services.

|The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is hereby authorized to contract for such professional auditing services as may be necessary to accomplish audits of funds processed through the Department. Such audits shall be made by a public accountant or an independent certified public accountant. A copy of a written report of the audit, certified to by said accountant, shall be placed and maintained on file with the State Auditor and Inspector. The contracted services shall be procured in accordance with applicable provisions of the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 30, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 266, § 35, operative July 1, 1990; Laws 1990, c. 260, § 43, operative July 1, 1990.
74 OK Stat § 74-5025 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5025. Department of Commerce - Negotiation of certain contracts.

|The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall negotiate contracts for all expenditures by other entities in amounts over Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) which have been appropriated to the Department for the use of such entities. The Director of the Department may require a formal contract for such expenditures of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) or less. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 31, operative July 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 1991, c. 197, § 4, eff. July 1, 1991.
74 OK Stat § 74-5028 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5028. County Jail Improvement Fund.

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special fund for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to be designated the "County Jail Improvement Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations. All monies appropriated to the fund may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the purpose of providing matching funds to counties to renovate existing or to construct new jail facilities in accordance with state-approved jail standards. 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. |B. On July 1, 1986, any unallotted cash balance in the County Jail Improvement Fund created in Section 66 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be transferred to the County Jail Improvement Fund created in this section. All outstanding financial obligations and encumbrances of the County Jail Improvement Fund created in Section 66 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. After November 15, 1986, any unexpended balance in the County Jail Improvement Fund created in Section 66 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be transferred to the County Jail Improvement Fund created in this section.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 34, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1033.
74 OK Stat § 74-5029 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5029. Application for county jail improvement funds.

|The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall approve only those applications for funds to renovate an existing county jail facility or to construct a new county jail facility which contain proposed plans that are in compliance with state-approved jail standards as determined by the Jail Inspection Division, Oklahoma State Department of Health. Any jail facility which serves as a combined city and county jail facility shall be eligible to apply for a grant under the provisions of this act. |For each grant of funds by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to a county, the requesting county must legally bind itself to expend on said property funds equal to the amount of funds being applied for from the County Jail Improvement Fund.No application for funds available under the provisions of this act may be filed where the construction of new facilities or the renovation of existing facilities has begun by July 1, 1981.No applicant may receive more than a total of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the "County Jail Improvement Fund" in any one fiscal year.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 35, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5030 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5030. Weatherization Revolving Fund.

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the "Weatherization Revolving Fund", which shall consist of all monies appropriated or transferred to the fund. Said revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall be under the administration of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and may be disbursed without legislative appropriation. Warrants for expenditures from said revolving fund shall be drawn by the State Treasurer, based on claims signed by an authorized employee or employees of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and approved for payment by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. It is hereby declared that energy conservation is in the interest of the State of Oklahoma. The purpose of this fund is to provide monies to be used for the purpose of weatherizing households in Oklahoma thereby conserving the oil and natural gas resources of the state. |B. On July 1, 1986, any unallotted cash balance in the Weatherization Revolving Fund created in Section 1537.1 of this title shall be transferred to the Weatherization Revolving Fund created in this section. All outstanding financial obligations and encumbrances of the Weatherization Revolving Fund created in Section 1537.1 of this title are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. After November 15, 1986, any unexpended balance in the Weatherization Revolving Fund created in Section 1537.1 of this title shall be transferred to the Weatherization Revolving Fund created in this section.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 36, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1034.
74 OK Stat § 74-5032 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5032. Administration of weatherization funds of Low-Income Energy Assistance Block Grant.

|Community action agencies shall administer the weatherization funds of the Low-Income Energy Assistance Block Grant on a local level unless the Oklahoma Department of Commerce determines that the program can be more effectively administered through another entity. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 38, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5034 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5034. Purpose of Sections 5035 through 5040.

|It is the purpose of Sections 5035 through 5040 of this title to delineate a system of community action agencies to enhance and stimulate economic opportunity and self-sufficiency for all citizens. It is hereby found and determined that community action agencies provide services which are basic and essential to the well-being of low-income and economically disadvantaged persons of this state. It is further determined that the delivery of such services should be officially recognized in order to assure the effective and efficient continuation of such services and to solve existing problems of human service delivery systems. Community action agencies shall be considered a public agency for the purposes of the Prisoners Public Works Act, Section 215 et seq. of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 40, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 199, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
74 OK Stat § 74-5035 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5035. Community Service Block Grant Funds - Receipt - Use - Rules and regulations - Allocation to community action agencies - Consolidation of programs.

|A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is hereby designated to receive Community Services Block Grant Funds appropriated, authorized or allocated for usage within the State of Oklahoma by the United States Government. These funds shall be used for, but not limited to the following: |1. Provide a range of services and activities having major impact on causes and effects of poverty in the community or those areas of the community where poverty is a particularly acute problem;2. Provide activities designed to assist low-income participants including the elderly poor;a.to secure and retain meaningful employment,b.to attain an adequate education,c.to make better use of available income,d.to obtain and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment,e.to obtain emergency assistance,f.to remove obstacles and solve problems which block the achievement of self-sufficiency,g.to make more effective use of other programs;3. Provide on an emergency basis for the provision of such supplies and services, nutritious foodstuffs and related services, as may be necessary to counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition among the poor or temporarily indigent;4. Coordinate and establish linkages between government and other social services programs to assure the effective delivery of such services to low-income individuals; and5. Encourage the use of entities in the private sector of the community in efforts to eliminate poverty in the community.B. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall promulgate and ensure compliance on rules, regulations, policies and procedures to carry out all programs of the Community Services Block Grant.C. At least ninety percent (90%) of the Community Service Block Grant funds received by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the state from the United States Government shall be allocated to community action agencies, as defined in this act.D. If the Community Services Block Grant is consolidated with any other block grant or other federal program, then a proportional share of the consolidated funds shall be used for services under the Community Services Block Grant program in accordance with this act for at least twelve (12) months. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall retain administrative responsibility of these funds.E. For each consolidated program, proportional share shall be the percentage of total funds received by all consolidated programs prior to the consolidation.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 41, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5036 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5036. Community action agency defined - Evaluation of service areas and agencies.

|A community action agency shall be defined as a public or private nonprofit agency, designated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. |The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall have the right to evaluate existing service areas and community action agencies and, as may be necessary, modify boundaries of the service areas or rescind designation in accordance with the provisions outlined in Section 45 of this act so that services will be adequately and efficiently provided.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 42, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5037 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5037. Community action agencies - Boards of directors.

|A community action agency shall establish a governing board of directors which shall consist of not less than twelve nor more than thirty-six members. At least one-third of the members shall be representative of the poor in the areas served and shall be chosen through a democratic selection process. One-third of the members shall be elected public officials or their designees as established by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The remaining members shall be representative of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education or other major groups and interests in the community. The community action agency board of directors shall be responsible for: 1. The appointment and dismissal of an executive director of the community action agency; |2. The approval of contracts, annual budget requests and operational policies of the community action agency;3. The performance of an annual audit by an independent auditor;4. Convening of public meetings to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on public policies and programs to reduce poverty;5. Evaluate programs and policies of the community action agency; and6. Compliance with all Oklahoma Department of Commerce, federal, local and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 43, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5038 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5038. Designating community action agencies.

|To ensure statewide delivery of Community Services Block Grant services, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall establish a process to designate community action agencies. |Added by Laws 1986, c. 207, § 44, operative July 1, 1986.
74 OK Stat § 74-5040.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5040.1. Transfer of real or personal property to community action agency.

|If a community action agency is otherwise eligible to receive real or personal property from the state or federal government, or any agency or instrumentality of the state or federal government, and state or federal law requires that the entity to which the property is transferred must be a governmental entity, the community action agency shall, for the purposes of the transfer and for purposes of managing the property so transferred, be deemed to be a governmental entity. |Added by Laws 2004, c. 440, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004.
74 OK Stat § 74-5040.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5040.2. Short title.

|This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Rx for Oklahoma Act”. |Added by Laws 2005, c. 463, § 1, emerg. eff. June 9, 2005.
74 OK Stat § 74-5040.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5040.3. Definitions.

|As used in the Rx for Oklahoma Act: |1. “Medically indigent” means a person who meets the criteria established by the drug manufacturer assistance programs for the purchase of prescribed medications; and2. “Prescription drug” means a drug which may be dispensed only upon prescription by a health care professional authorized by the appropriate licensing authority and which is approved for safety and effectiveness as a prescription drug under Section 505 or 507 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040 (1938), 21 U.S.C.A., Section 301).Added by Laws 2005, c. 463, § 2, emerg. eff. June 9, 2005.
74 OK Stat § 74-5040.20 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 74. State Government|§74-5040.20. Short title.

|This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Certified Retirement Communities Program Act”. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 209, § 1, eff. July 1, 2010.