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25 OK Stat § 25-1506.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.1. Civil action - Time period - Tolling - Restrictions.

|A. An aggrieved person may file a civil action in district court not later than the second year after the occurrence of the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice, or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to the discriminatory housing practice or breach. |B. The two-year period does not include any time during which an administrative hearing pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title is pending with respect to a complaint or charge pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title based on the discriminatory housing practice. This subsection does not apply to actions arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement.C. An aggrieved person may file an action pursuant to this section whether or not a complaint has been filed pursuant to Section 1502.2 of this title and without regard to the status of any complaint filed pursuant to this section.D. If the Attorney General has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, the aggrieved person may not file an action pursuant to this section with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis for the complaint except to enforce the terms of the agreement.E. An aggrieved person may not file an action pursuant to this section with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice that forms the basis of a charge issued by the Attorney General if the Attorney General has begun a hearing on the record pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title with respect to the charge.Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 24. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 19, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.2. Court-appointed attorney.

|On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom such a practice is alleged, the court may appoint an attorney for the person. |Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 25.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.3. Remedies.

|In an action pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title, if the court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff: |1. Actual and punitive damages;2. Reasonable attorney fees;3. Court costs; and4. Subject to Section 1506.4 of this title, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in the practice or ordering appropriate affirmative action.Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 26. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 20, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.4. Effect of relief granted upon contracts, sales, encumbrances, or leases.

|Relief granted pursuant to Section 1506.3 of this title does not affect a contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease that: |1. Was consummated before the granting of the relief; and2. Involved a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant who did not have actual notice of the filing of a complaint pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title or a civil action pursuant to this section.Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 27. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 21, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.6. Civil action relating to pattern of discrimination or issue of general public importance - Remedies - Persons who may intervene.

|A. On request of the Commission, the Attorney General may file a civil action in district court for appropriate relief if the Commission has reasonable cause to believe that: |1. a person is engaged in pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any right granted by this act; or2. a person has been denied any right granted by this act and that denial raises an issue of general public importance.B. In an action pursuant to this section the court may:1. award preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunctive, restraining order, or other order against the person responsible for a violation of this act as necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this act;2. award other appropriate relief, including monetary damages, reasonable attorneys fees, and court costs; and3. to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent in an amount that does not exceed:a.Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), for a first violation, andb.One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), for a second or subsequent violation.C. A person may intervene in an action pursuant to this section if the person is:1. an aggrieved person to the discriminatory housing practice; or2. a party to a conciliation agreement concerning the discriminatory housing practice.Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 29.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.7. Subpoenas - Enforcement.

|The Attorney General may issue subpoenas pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title and may enforce the subpoena in appropriate proceedings in district court. |Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 30. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 22, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.8. Attorney fees.

|A court in a civil action brought pursuant to Section 1101 et seq. of this title may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party and assess court costs against the nonprevailing party. |Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 31. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 23, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1506.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1506.9. Violations - Misdemeanor.

|A. A person commits an offense if the person, whether or not acting under color of law, by force or threat of force, intentionally intimidates or interferes with a person: |1. Because of the person's race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national origin and because the person is or has been selling, purchasing, renting, financing, occupying, contracting, or negotiating for the sale, purchase, rental, financing, or occupation of any dwelling, or applying for or participating in a service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or2. Because the person is or has been, or has attempted to intimidate the person from:a.participating, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national origin, in an activity, service, organization, or facility described in paragraph 1 of this subsection,b.affording another person opportunity or protection to so participate, orc.lawfully aiding or encouraging other persons to participate, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national origin, in an activity, service, organization, or facility described in paragraph 1 of this subsection.B. An offense pursuant to this section is a misdemeanor.Added by Laws 1991, c. 177, § 32. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 270, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
25 OK Stat § 25-1507 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1507. Inspection - Records.

|A. In connection with an investigation of a complaint filed under Section 1101 et seq. of this title, the Attorney General shall have access at any reasonable time to premises, records and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine, photograph and copy evidence, in accordance with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. |B. So as to avoid undue burden on persons subject to the act, records and reports required by the Attorney General under this section shall conform as near as may be to similar records and reports required by federal law.C. It is unlawful for an officer or employee of the Attorney General to make public with respect to a particular person without his consent information obtained by the Attorney General pursuant to his or her authority under this section.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 507. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 24, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1508 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1508. Subpoenas - Witnesses.

|A. Subpoenas shall issue in proceedings under Section 1101 et seq. of this title as provided in the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. A subpoena so issued shall show on its face the name and address of the party at whose request the subpoena was issued. On petition of the individual to whom the subpoena is directed and notice to the requesting party, the Attorney General may vacate or modify the subpoena. |B. Witnesses whose depositions are taken or who are summoned before the Attorney General or employees of the Attorney General's office shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as are paid to witnesses in the courts of the state.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 508. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 25, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1601 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1601. Other discriminatory practices.

|It is a discriminatory practice for a person, or for two or more persons to conspire, |(1) to retaliate or discriminate against a person because he has opposed a discriminatory practice, or because he has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this act;(2) to aid, abet, incite, or coerce a person to engage in a discriminatory practice;(3) willfully to interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Commission or one of its members or representatives; or(4) willfully to obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this act or an order issued thereunder.Laws 1968, c. 388, § 601.
25 OK Stat § 25-1602 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1602. Conciliation agreements.

|It is a discriminatory practice for a party to a conciliation agreement made under this act to violate the terms of the agreement. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 602.
25 OK Stat § 25-1603 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1603. Attempts.

|An attempt to commit, directly or indirectly, a discriminatory practice is a discriminatory practice. |Laws 1968, c. 388, § 603.
25 OK Stat § 25-1604 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1604. Public contractors.

|In the case of a respondent who is found by the Attorney General to have engaged in a discriminatory practice in the course of performing under a contract or subcontract with the state or any governmental entity, or agency thereof, if the discriminatory practice was authorized, requested, commanded, performed or recklessly tolerated by the board of directors of the respondent or by a high managerial agent acting within the scope of his or her employment, the Attorney General shall so certify to the contracting agency. Unless the Attorney General’s finding of a discriminatory practice is upheld in the course of judicial review, the finding of discrimination is not binding on the contracting agency. Upon receiving a certification made under this section, a contracting agency may take appropriate action to: |1. Terminate a contract or portion thereof previously entered into with the respondent, either absolutely or on condition that the respondent carry out a program of compliance with the provisions of Section 1101 et seq. of this title; and2. Assist the state and all governmental entities and agencies thereof to refrain from entering into further contracts, or extensions or other modifications of existing contracts, with the respondent until the Attorney General is satisfied that the respondent will carry out policies in compliance with the provisions of Section 1101 et seq. of this title.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 604. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 26, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1605 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1605. Prima facie evidence.

|In a proceeding under this act a written, printed, or visual communication, advertisement, or other form of publication, or written inquiry, or other document purporting to have been made by a person is prima facie evidence that it was authorized by him. |Laws 1968, c. 388, § 605.
25 OK Stat § 25-1701 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1701. Definitions.

|In this chapter |(1) "political subdivision" means a city, incorporated town, or county within this state;(2) "local commission" means a commission on human relations created by one or more political subdivisions.Laws 1968, c. 388, § 701.
25 OK Stat § 25-1702 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1702. Local ordinances.

|A political subdivision may adopt and enforce an ordinance prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information not in conflict with a provision of Section 1101 et seq. of this title. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 702. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, § 10; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
25 OK Stat § 25-1703 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1703. Local commissions.

|A political subdivision, or two or more political subdivisions acting jointly, may create a local commission to promote the purposes of Section 1101 et seq. of this title and to secure for all individuals within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision or subdivisions freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, and may appropriate funds for the expenses of the local commission. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 703. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, § 11; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
25 OK Stat § 25-1704 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1704. Powers of local commissions.

|A local commission may have the following powers in addition to powers authorized by other laws: |1. To employ an executive director and other employees and agents and fix their compensation;2. To cooperate with individuals and state, local, and other agencies, both public and private, including agencies of the federal government and other states and municipalities;3. To accept gifts, bequests, grants, or other payments, public or private, to help finance its activities;4. To receive, initiate, investigate, and seek to conciliate complaints alleging violations of Section 1101 et seq. of this title or of an ordinance prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or legislation establishing the commission;5. To make studies appropriate to effectuate its purposes and policies and to make the results thereof available to the public; and6. To render at least annually a report, a copy of which shall be furnished to the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 704. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, § 12; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
25 OK Stat § 25-1705 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1705. Referral to local commission.

|A. The Attorney General: |1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local commission for investigation, study, and report; and2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101 et seq. of this title to a local commission for:a.investigation,b.determination whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, orc.assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion.B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its powers.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 705. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, § 13; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2011; Laws 2013, c. 214, § 27, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-1706 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-1706. Transfer to Attorney General.

|A. A local commission may refer a matter under its jurisdiction to the Attorney General. |B. At any time after a complaint under Section 1101 et seq. of this title is filed, the Attorney General may require a local commission to transfer any related proceeding to the Attorney General. After the local commission is requested to transfer a proceeding, the local commission has no further jurisdiction over the proceeding except to take appropriate action to implement the transfer to the Attorney General.Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 706. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, § 28, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.
25 OK Stat § 25-2001 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-2001. Short title - Parents' Bill of Rights – Scope of rights.

|A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Parents' Bill of Rights". |B. This state, any political subdivision of this state or any other governmental entity shall not infringe on the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care and mental health of their children without demonstrating that the compelling governmental interest as applied to the child involved is of the highest order, is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.C. As used in the Parents' Bill of Rights, "parent" means the natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a minor child.Added by Laws 2014, c. 238, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
25 OK Stat § 25-2004 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-2004. Written consent required for medical treatment of minors – Exceptions - Penalties.

|A. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person, corporation, association, organization, state-supported institution, or individual employed by any of these entities may procure, solicit to perform, arrange for the performance of, perform surgical procedures, or perform a physical examination upon a minor or prescribe any prescription drugs to a minor without first obtaining a written consent of a parent or legal guardian of the minor. Provided, however, that if written consent is provided to a school district for assessment or treatment, such consent shall be effective for the school year for which it is granted and shall be renewed each subsequent school year. If an assessment or treatment is performed through telemedicine at a school site and if consent has been provided by the parent and is currently effective, the health professional shall not be required to verify that the parent is at the site. |B. Except as otherwise provided by law, no hospital as defined in Section 1-701 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes may permit surgical procedures to be performed upon a minor in its facilities without first having received a written consent from a parent or legal guardian of the minor.C. The provisions of this section shall not apply when it has been determined by a physician that an emergency exists and that it is necessary to perform such surgical procedures for the treatment of an injury, illness or drug abuse, or to save the life of the patient, or when such parent or other adult authorized by law to consent on behalf of a minor cannot be located or contacted after a reasonably diligent effort.D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to an abortion, which shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 1-740 through 1-740.6 and Sections 1-744 through 1-744.6 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes or any successor statute.E. A person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.Added by Laws 2014, c. 238, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2014. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 50, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2019, c. 329, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019.
25 OK Stat § 25-2005 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-2005. Written consent required for mental health treatment of minors – Exceptions - Penalties.

|A. Except as otherwise provided by law or a court order, no person, corporation, association, organization or state-supported institution, or any individual employed by any of these entities, may procure, solicit to perform, arrange for the performance of or perform an assessment for mental health therapy on a minor without first obtaining the written consent of a parent or a legal guardian of the minor child. Provided, however, that if written consent is provided to a school district for assessment or treatment, such consent shall be effective for the school year for which it is granted and shall be renewed each subsequent school year. If an assessment or treatment is performed through telemedicine at a school site and if consent has been provided by the parent and is currently effective, the health professional shall not be required to verify that the parent is at the site. However, a child shall not be seen without consent. |B. This section does not apply when an emergency exists that requires a person to perform mental health screening or provide mental health treatment to prevent serious injury to or save the life of a minor child.C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.Added by Laws 2014, c. 238, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2014. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 329, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.
25 OK Stat § 25-2101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions|§25-2101. Display of replicas of historical documents on public grounds.

|A. Every county, municipality, city, town, school or any other political subdivision is authorized to display, in its public buildings and on its grounds, replicas of historical documents including, but not limited to, the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Oklahoma Constitution and other historically significant documents in the form of statues, monuments, memorials, tablets or any other display that respects the dignity and solemnity of such documents. Such documents shall be displayed in a manner consistent with the context of other documents contained in such display. |B. In the event that the legality or constitutionality of any such display is challenged in a court of law, the Oklahoma Attorney General is authorized to prepare and present a legal defense of the display.Added by Laws 2018, c. 321, § 2.