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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2211. Divisions created.

There are hereby created within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department the Division of State Parks, the Travel Promotion Division, “Oklahoma Today Magazine”, and the Division of Administrative Services; provided, however, the Commission shall have authority, by resolution, to create other divisions and may, by resolution, combine or abolish any or all such divisions, as deemed to be necessary to carry out its duties under the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 249, § 2, eff. July 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2212. Powers, rights and privileges of Commission.

The Commission shall have the authority to exercise the following powers, rights and privileges related to state parks:
1. Have the exclusive possession and control of, and to operate and maintain for the benefit of the people of the State of Oklahoma all state parks and all lands and other properties now or hereafter owned or leased by the state or Commission for park or recreational purposes;
2. Acquire by purchase, exchange, lease, gift, condemnation, or in any other manner and to maintain, use and operate any and all property, real, personal or mixed, necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers, rights, privileges and functions conferred upon it by the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act. Title to all such property shall be vested in the State of Oklahoma, although such property is sometimes herein referred to as property "of the Commission". The power of condemnation herein granted shall be exercised in the manner provided by the general laws of the state for the condemnation of property by the state;
3. Subject to the provisions of the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act, from time to time lease, without restriction as to term, any property which the Commission shall determine to be necessary or convenient to more fully carry into effect the duties and powers of said Commission; and
4. Acquire, conserve, protect, construct, extend, reduce, improve, maintain and operate any and all facilities of all kinds which in the judgment of the Commission will provide recreational or other facilities for the benefit of the public, or which are necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers of the Commission.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2214. Contractors - Lessees - Performance bonds.

A. Any person, natural or corporate, who submits a bid on a contract for work or services, or for the furnishing of materials, equipment, or supplies, or for the sale of any other thing of value where a contract is involved, shall submit, at the time of contract execution, a performance bond in such form and amount as may be required by the Commission, or any existing statutory provision. Any lessee leasing any portion of a state park, lake, or recreation area under the authority of any law shall submit a performance bond in such form and amount as may be required by the Commission. All such bonds shall be in such form as is approved by law for other performance bonds made to the State of Oklahoma, and shall be deposited with the Secretary of State. This section is cumulative to existing law, and is intended to require performance security for contracts and leases involving state parks, lakes, and recreation areas in those instances where no such bonds or other securities are presently required by law.
B. For the purpose of this section, performance bonds shall include, but not be limited to, cash payments, cashier's checks and irrevocable letters of credit.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2215. Division of State Parks - Duties.

The Division of State Parks shall, subject to the policies and rules of the Commission:
1. Conserve, preserve, plan, supervise, construct, enlarge, reduce, improve, maintain, equip and operate parkland and public recreation facilities including, but not limited to, lodges, cabins, camping sites, scenic trails, picnic sites, golf courses, boating, and swimming facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the Commission. All facilities in state parks shall be reasonably necessary and useful in promoting the public use of state parks and shall be in accord with the resource management plan for the respective park;
2. Supervise the management and use of state properties and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission, with an emphasis on conserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural, ecological, historic, cultural, and other resources contained in each park and to provide for the public enjoyment of and access to these resources in a manner which will protect them for future generations;
3. Formulate, establish, maintain, and periodically review with public participation a resource management plan for each state park. The resource management plan, upon approval by the Commission, shall be considered a guide for the development, utilization, protection, and management of the state park and its natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources;
4. Authorize those employees in the Park Manager job family classification series, as established by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, to maintain administrative control over all facilities, programs, operations, services, and employees in the park to which they are assigned; and
5. Enforce the rules and policies governing the use of and conduct of patrons in all recreational facilities and properties of the Commission. The Commission may adopt rules to lease concessions in any state-owned facility if the Commission deems it feasible.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2216. Park rangers - Duties.

Park Rangers, subject to the policies of the Commission, shall:
1. Obtain a commission as an officer or employee pursuant to the certification specified in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes and by the Division of State Parks;
2. Secure the parks and property of the Department and maintain law and order therein;
3. Maintain the powers of peace officers except the serving or execution of civil process, have in all parts of the state the same powers with respect to criminal matters and enforcement of the laws relating thereto as sheriffs, highway patrolmen and police officers in their respective jurisdictions and possess all immunities and matters of defense now available or hereafter made available to sheriffs, the highway patrol, and police officers in any suit brought against them resulting from acts done in the course of their employment;
4. Possess law enforcement jurisdiction over state parks, including all facilities located therein;
5. Serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. The Division of State Parks Director may extend the probationary period for up to three (3) additional months provided that the employee and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services are notified in writing as to such action and the reasons therefor. At any time during a probationary period the employment of a park ranger may be terminated in accordance with Department procedure and at the discretion of the Director of State Parks. Retention of the employee, after expiration of the probationary period, shall entitle the employee to be classified as a permanent employee;
6. Provide law enforcement protection and enforcement pursuant to the terms of interlocal agreements authorized by the Commission with other entities of government or federally recognized tribes in the state; and
7. Remain in the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System if promoted to the Park Manager job family classification series, provided they maintain their certification specified in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, perform the requisite training required by the Chief Park Ranger, and meet all other requirements, policies, and rules of the Department and laws of the state.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 990.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2217. Public access and use of state parks - Prohibitions.

The public shall have the right to access and use the facilities, services, and programs provided within state parks.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person may:
a.
discharge fireworks in any area of a state park unless specified otherwise by the Division of State Parks Director,
b.
possess any glass container in a designated and posted swim or beach area within a state park,
c.
build a fire within a state park in areas posted as prohibited by the Department,
d.
solicit or demand gifts, money, goods or services within a state park,
e.
enter a state park with a dog, unless the dog is on a leash, or permit any dog to enter a state park or recreation area under the jurisdiction of the Commission. It is further provided that any authorized member of the Department or any authorized employee of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation may kill any vicious dog found running loose in any state park which poses imminent threat to humans or other animals, or which may be chasing or running any game in the state park. Any such authorized employees of the Departments shall not be held liable for the killing of said dog,
f.
injure, destroy, mutilate or deface any building, structure, sign, rock, tree, shrub, vine, or property, or dispose of any matter which will likely contaminate any swimming pool or other waters on the state park, or take, kill, injure, pursue, hunt, or molest, any wild game animal, or mar or rifle the nest of any bird or the den or nest or abode of any wild animal within any of the state parks, recreational grounds or state monuments now created or which may be hereafter acquired or designated,
g.
use or operate motor vehicles, including motorcycles, motorbikes or motor scooters, in areas not specifically posted by the Department, or
h.
sell, hawk, or peddle within a state park any goods, wares, merchandise, liquids, edibles, or any item of value, without having a contract or lease agreement approved by the Commission.
2. Any such violation of the provisions of this section shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, and subject to a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and no more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
3. Fifty percent (50%) of all monies collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund and fifty percent (50%) shall be remitted to the county in which the violation is made.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2217.1. Boat rental businesses operating in a state park.

A. Any boat rental business operating in a state park:
1. Shall have a current valid written contract with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department or the agency which owns the lake;
2. Shall be required to obtain a business license from the state;
3. Shall have a visible, commercially accessible public location; and
4. Shall be properly licensed with a tax permit and any other required local permits.
B. Any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding thirty (30) days or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. As used in this section, "boat rental business" means a short-term lease or rental of any boat, including the completion of paperwork or documents, and the loading and delivery of the boat.
Added by Laws 2013, c. 257, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2218. Regulation of waterways.

Authorized park personnel are authorized to inspect boats, issue permits for the operation of watercraft of all kinds, charge and collect fees for the inspection and for the operation of such craft, prescribing the type, style, location and equipment of all wharves, docks and anchorages, pavilions, restaurants and other structures or buildings which may be constructed along shores or upon the waters of any body of water or upon other property controlled by the Commission and providing for the licensing, inspection and supervision of same, and granting and imposing charges for permits and for all commercial uses or purposes to which any of the properties of the Commission or any structures or buildings located on property of the Commission may be used.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2219. Oil and gas leases - Mining leases - Sale and execution.

A. The Commission may offer for sale, sell and execute oil and gas leases, and other mineral and mining leases, on any of the lands of the state under the control and supervision of the Commission, provided, the development of land for the purpose leased shall not unduly interfere with the purpose for which the land is being used by the state.
B. The Commission may promulgate additional rules, as are necessary and for the best interest of the state to facilitate the sale of the leases. The Chair of the Commission shall execute the leases for and on behalf of the Commission, and the Chair shall be liable on the official bond for failure to faithfully discharge such duties. The sale of leases shall be made upon the basis of a retained royalty of not less than one-eighth (1/8) of all oil, gas, casinghead gas, and other minerals produced from the lands covered by the leases and any additional cash bonus procured. Provided, however, if the state owns less than one hundred percent (100%) of the oil, gas, casinghead gas and other minerals covered by any such lease, the royalty retained shall not be less than one-eighth (1/8) of the mineral interest.
C. All leases shall contain a provision that in the event of the discovery of natural gas, the gas shall be furnished free of charge to any state institution now or hereafter located upon the lands covered by the lease. Leases shall be sold only after advertisement for a period of three (3) weeks in a legal newspaper published and of general circulation in the county in which the lands are located. A sale shall be made to the highest and best bidder and all bids shall be in sealed envelopes which shall be opened and considered at the same time. The Commission may reject any and all bids and readvertise any leases for sale.
D. Revenues derived from the sale of oil and gas leases and other mineral leases shall be dedicated to the improvement of state park facilities and property to include, but not limited to, the conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of state parkland, the preservation of historic properties under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and master planning of state park properties.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2222. Sale of surplus real estate within Cedar Creek area of Hochatown State Park.

A. The Commission may sell real estate owned by the State of Oklahoma or the Department that is surplus to its use and under the jurisdiction of the Commission located within McCurtain County and situated within the Cedar Creek area of Hochatown State Park.
B. The Commission and Department shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 129.4 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes for the sale. All monies received from the sale of the property, except those monies necessary to pay the expenses incurred pursuant to the sale, shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund 215 ("215 Fund"). Revenue derived from such real estate sale deposited to the fund shall be utilized for the benefit of Hochatown State Park or Beavers Bend State Park. Such real estate sale shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 456.7 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2223. Sale of property within Texoma State Park - Replacement of campground land.

A. The Commission may sell real estate and personal property owned or acquired by the State of Oklahoma or the Department, now or in the future, and under the jurisdiction of the Commission located within Marshall County and situated within Texoma State Park.
B. The sale of real estate and personal property authorized pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be subject to all existing easements and reservations of record. The Commission or Department shall transfer any interests held including, but not limited to licenses, operating permits and leasehold interests to a subsequent purchaser.
C. The Commission and Department shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 129.4 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes for such sale. All monies received from the sale of these properties, except those monies necessary to pay the expenses incurred pursuant to the sale, shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund 215 ("215 Fund"). Revenue derived from such real estate and personal property sale deposited to the fund shall be utilized for the benefit of the state park system. Such real estate and personal property sale shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 456.7 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
D. For every developed acre of land containing recreational vehicle campgrounds and other campgrounds that is sold pursuant to this section, an equivalent amount of replacement land shall be selected by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department in a suitable area at Lake Texoma or in the vicinity, and developed to provide comparable outdoor public recreation facilities for operation as part of the Oklahoma state park system.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2224. Transfer of property to cities, counties or agencies.

The Commission may transfer to any city, county, or other agency of government, which is a willing recipient, its interest in real and personal property owned by the State of Oklahoma or the Department and operated and maintained under the jurisdiction of the Commission. Such real estate transfers shall not be subject to Section 456.7 or 129.4 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes or any provision of state law relative to disposition of real estate. Such real estate transfers shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. The city, county or other agency recipient shall agree to accept the interest transferred by the state, accept responsibility for the property, and use the real estate for public recreation purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, Public Law 88-578, 78 U.S.C., Section 897;
2. The city, county or other agency recipient shall not dispose of the property unless substitute property is provided that is equivalent in value and usefulness;
3. The Commission shall transfer the property to the recipient by quit claim deed or other instrument as may be appropriate;
4. The consideration for the property transfer shall be the agreement of the recipient to continue public recreation use of the property and to manage the property without an operating subsidy from the Department or Commission;
5. The real estate transfer shall be subject to all existing easements and reservations of record; and
6. The Commission shall provide written notice to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives detailing any such proposed transfer agreement to be entered into pursuant to this section no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the legislative session. The Commission shall approve such proposed transfer during the legislative session to be effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year, contingent upon the approval of the proposed transfer by the Legislature.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2225. Not-for-profit foundations - Support of state parks.

A. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission is encouraged to explore the potential benefits of not-for-profit foundations for support of state parks. Such support from a not-for-profit foundation shall not substitute for the obligation of the state to support the natural resources infrastructure of the state, but shall serve only as a supplement to state funding and as a means to further assist the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department in preserving the natural resources and historical, educational, and cultural facilities of significance in the state.
B. There is hereby authorized the establishment of a not-for-profit state park foundation for the purpose of encouraging contributions by private individuals, companies, foundations, corporations, and others in the private and public sectors. Contributions shall be utilized for the support, preservation, and development of state park properties. This support, preservation, and development shall include, but is not limited to, preservation of historic facilities, development of educational and interpretive programs, materials, and other means of support.
C. As used in this section, a “state park foundation” means any company, trust, corporation, or association:
1. That solicits money or property in the name of any state park under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and
2. Which is exempt from federal income taxes.
D. The Commission may refuse to accept any grant, award, or donation of real or personal property offered by or through a state park foundation.
E. No employee of the Department shall be a voting member of a state park foundation board. Members of the Commission may serve on the board of a state park foundation, but shall not constitute a majority of the members of the board of the foundation. No member of the Commission serving on the board or an employee of the Department serving as an ex officio member of the board shall be compensated by the foundation for service as a member of the foundation board.
F. A state park foundation created pursuant to this section shall not be an entity of state government. No state funds shall be deposited in any account owned or controlled by a state park foundation.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2228. Hunting in designated state parks.

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission may authorize, by written agreement or agreements between the Commissions, hunting in designated state parks or designated portions of state parks under the administrative control of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, excluding Lake Murray State Park. The agreement or agreements shall be made with the advice of the Attorney General's office and shall contain the duration, terms and conditions of the hunting authorization, a list of species to be hunted and permitted firearms, a map designating the specific land areas to be open to hunting and shall provide for the administration of the designated area or areas by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission for so long as hunting is authorized under the provisions of the agreement or agreements. All areas to be open to hunting shall be clearly marked by signs to designate the open and closed areas.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 29, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2229. Turner Falls State Park.

The Commission is authorized to negotiate with the duly constituted authorities of the municipal corporation of Davis, in Murray County, to purchase from the municipal corporation the property now owned by it and known as Turner Falls, and other contiguous properties in Murray County, for a state park, provided that said municipal authorities shall, by resolution, declare said property no longer suitable for municipal park purposes and beyond the fiscal means of the corporation properly to maintain as such. In the event of said purchase, the property shall be known as Turner Falls State Park.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2229.1A. Definitions.

As used in Sections 1 and 2 of this act:
1. "Board" or "board of trustees" means the board of trustees for the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center and Nature Park created in Section 4451 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
2. "Center" means the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center and Nature Park;
3. "Commission" means the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission;
4. "Department" means the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department;
5. "Quartz Mountain" means all properties held in fee title, lease or otherwise, including interests in land, real estate options or real estate contracts, held by or on behalf of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, that are known and designated as the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center, Quartz Mountain Lodge, and Quartz Mountain State Park, including the golf course, the property known as Baldy Point, described as the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, Township Five (5) North, Range Twenty (20) West of the Indian Meridian, and the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 17, Township Five (5) North, Range Twenty (20) West of the Indian Meridian, Greer County, Oklahoma, the property known as Devils Canyon, all buildings, improvements, appurtenances and associated lands, and all personal property including equipment, files, fixtures, furniture, and supplies that relate to the properties on the effective date of this section, as determined by an inventory on file as of the effective date of this section as required by law to be updated no later than October 1, 2020, by inventory jointly conducted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and any similar personal property purchased or delivered for use at Quartz Mountain after the date of the inventory on file; and
6. "State Regents" means the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 115, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2231. Confidential lists and information.

The Department may keep confidential:
1. Prospect lists, booking lists, subscriber lists, permission marketing lists, or personal information provided to the Department; and
2. Business plans, feasibility studies, financing proposals, marketing plans, financial statements, or trade secrets submitted by a person or entity seeking economic advice from the Department and any information compiled by the Department in response to the submissions.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 32, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 106, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2232. Annual statewide tourism and recreation industry conference.

The Commission, through the Department, may sponsor, promote and implement an annual statewide tourism and recreation industry conference to promote the tourism and recreation industry. The Department is authorized to partner with private entities for the administration and execution of the conference. The Department is hereby authorized to charge registration and exhibit space fees necessary to cover the costs of the conference and shall deposit the fees plus any other conference proceeds, including donated funds, into an agency special account to be created by the Special Agency Account Board. Expenditure of monies from the agency special account shall be for purposes incidental to the tourism and recreation industry conference, and be approved by the Commission.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 33, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2233. Preparation and distribution of publicity, advertising and informational materials.

All state agencies and state-owned information centers may:
1. Distribute publicity, advertising and informational materials about state-owned, local government-owned, tribally owned, or privately owned museums, buildings, sites, attractions and points of interest within the State of Oklahoma, whether agencies be industrial, commercial, governmental, educational, cultural, recreational, agricultural or business in nature; and
2. Assist public and private agencies in the preparation of informational and publicity programs designed to inform and attract business, industry and tourism to the state.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 34, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2235. Deduction of obligations to state from multicounty organization matching funds.

Prior to the expenditure of matching funds to any multicounty organization pursuant to the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act, the Department shall deduct from the matching funds the amount of any and all obligations due and owing to the state by the multicounty organization.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 36, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2236. Oklahoma Film and Music Office.

A. There is hereby created within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office. The Office shall have the primary responsibility in state government for promoting the state as a location for producing motion pictures, television programs, videos and recording or performing music. The Office shall assist the motion picture, television and video film and music industries by providing production contacts in the state, suggesting possible filming, performing, publishing, and recording locations, and other activities that may be required to promote the state as a filming and music center. The Office shall develop resource guides, a database, and a web site. The Office shall develop listings of music festivals and music events being held in Oklahoma.
B. The Oklahoma Film and Music Office shall cooperate with other state and local offices as required to promote the film and music industries in this state.
C. The Oklahoma Film and Music Office shall establish a film production registration program. Under the program, film production companies shall be required to register with the Office prior to starting production on a film located in the state. The Office shall not require production companies to pay a fee for registration. The purpose of the program shall be to allow the Office to accurately track the number of filming productions occurring in the state and the economic impact of those productions.
D. The Oklahoma Film and Music Office shall submit an annual report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate prior to July 1 of each year regarding the activities of the Office. The report shall state the number of filming productions that the Office has helped bring to the state and the economic impact of those productions, and provide similar information concerning the efforts of the Office to promote the music industry in this state.
E. On the effective date of this act, all administrative rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department regarding the Oklahoma Film and Music Office shall be transferred to and become a part of the administrative rules of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Office of Administrative Rules in the Office of the Secretary of State shall provide adequate notice in the Oklahoma Register of the transferred rules and shall place the transferred rules under the Administrative Code section of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. On the effective date of this act, any amendment, repeal or addition to the transferred rules shall be under the rulemaking authority of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce may enact rules to administer programs within the Oklahoma Film and Music Office.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 37, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 29, § 3, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2013, c. 227, § 33, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2021, c. 312, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2237. Creation of division - Sale of advertising - Public inspection of articles and photographs.

A. There is hereby created within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the “Oklahoma Today Magazine” Division. The Division shall be responsible for the publication of the “Oklahoma Today Magazine” a minimum of six times per year.
B. “Oklahoma Today Magazine” is hereby authorized to sell advertising. All advertising shall be approved by the appropriate division director prior to acceptance for publication.
C. In addition to a regular salary, any employee of the “Oklahoma Today Magazine” who obtains advertising, bulk subscription, newsstand, or ancillary product sales, for “Oklahoma Today Magazine”, at the discretion of the Executive Director, may be awarded additional compensation in the form of a commission on net sales by the employee. The commission shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%), with the commission percentage to be determined by the Executive Director. In no case shall the additional compensation, when combined with the salary of the employee, exceed ninety-five percent (95%) of the salary of the Executive Director. Commission payments shall be paid monthly, based on collected revenues from sales by the employee.
D. The sale of advertising and negotiation of rates for the advertising shall not be subject to The Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act of 1974 or the Administrative Procedures Act.
E. “Oklahoma Today Magazine” articles, and photographs produced by or for “Oklahoma Today Magazine”, shall be available for public inspection during Department business hours. The Department shall not be required to provide copies or allow copying of the magazine, articles, or photographs other than as the Department provides copies of “Oklahoma Today Magazine” for newsstand and subscription sales.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 38, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 90, § 4, emerg. eff. April 24, 2006; Laws 2008, c. 112, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2238. Oklahoma Today Magazine Foundation.

A. The Oklahoma Today Magazine Foundation is hereby created to encourage contributions by private individuals, companies, foundations, corporations and others in the private and public sectors by cooperating with a public, nonprofit foundation. The foundation shall operate for the exclusive purpose of receiving, investing and expending privately donated nonstate funds for educational, cultural, historical and eleemosynary activities and functions which relate to the support, promotion, development and growth of literacy and awareness of Oklahoma history and culture through "Oklahoma Today Magazine” and its ancillary products and activities.
B. The Foundation shall make all its financial records and documents, including work papers, except for the names of donors, available to auditors who are performing audits of the Department.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 39, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2240. Cost and revenue reporting system - Department audit - Prohibited acts and penalties.

A. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department shall establish a cost and revenue reporting system for all budget activities and subactivities of the Department.
B. 1. The State Auditor and Inspector or a designated agent of the State Auditor and Inspector shall perform an independent audit of the Department annually. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards as issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The cost of the audit shall be borne by the Department.
2. Matters to be considered in determining the types of activities to be audited and the scope of the audit shall be based on an analysis of:
a.
the date and results of prior audits, reviews, and/or independent studies,
b.
financial exposure,
c.
potential loss and risk,
d.
requests by the Commission and/or executive management of the Department,
e.
major changes in operations, programs, systems, and controls, and
f.
opportunities to achieve operating benefits.
The audit may be conducted in accordance with Section 213.2 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
3. The internal auditors of the Department shall conduct internal audits of Department facilities and programs pursuant to the provisions of Section 228 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
4. The audits required by this section shall be completed on or before December 31 of each year and shall, upon distribution, become public record.
C. Any person who intentionally alters or destroys records needed for the performance of an audit as provided for in this section or intentionally causes or directs a subordinate to do such acts, shall be subject to immediate removal from office or employment.
D. The Commission shall provide notice to Department employees affected by this section of the prohibited acts and the penalties pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 41, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2241. Seasonal employees.

A. For the purposes of the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act, seasonal employees shall be unclassified employees employed by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department who work less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) hours in any twelve-month period.
B. The Department may employ seasonal employees throughout the calendar year. Project labor employed by the Department for a period of time necessary to complete a project shall be in the unclassified service of the state as provided by the Oklahoma Personnel Act of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such employees shall not be entitled to paid leave, paid holidays, retirement, health, dental or life insurance, and shall be exempt from any laws, rules or practices providing for such benefits.
C. The Department, in its annual budget request, shall include a summary of the use of project labor, which shall include the number of workers employed under the provisions of this section and the total wages paid to these employees.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 42, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 189, § 2, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 208, § 4, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2242. Positions in unclassified service.

The following offices and positions in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department shall be in the unclassified service and shall not be subject to the Merit System of Personnel Administration:
1. The Executive Director, the Deputy Director, directors of the divisions of the Department and administrative assistant of each, and not more than four positions involved in the executive management of the Department;
2. All positions in the Traveler Response Information Program;
3. All professional or managerial positions whose principal function is one of the following:
a.
marketing and promotion of travel and tourism to and within the state,
b.
promoting the state as a viable location for producing motion pictures and television programs and for recording music,
c.
developing, producing, and on-air broadcasting of “Discover Oklahoma”, the weekly promotional television program,
d.
not more than fifteen positions performing financial management functions for the Department,
e.
not more than five positions performing human resources functions for the Department, and
f.
not more than two positions performing information services functions for the Department;
4. Any position associated with the development and production of “Oklahoma Today” magazine; and
5. Any position in the Division of State Parks utilized in the operation and administration of state resorts, cabins, lodges, and golf courses.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 43, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 90, § 5, emerg. eff. April 24, 2006; Laws 2008, c. 112, § 4, eff. July 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2242.1. Employees of Murray State Park or Lake Murray Lodge – Employment with successor operator – Severance package.

Each employee at Murray State Park or Lake Murray Lodge who has a minimum of two (2) years’ continuous service with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department at Murray State Park or Lake Murray Lodge on the date of closure of the facility shall have the opportunity to obtain employment with any successor operator of a resort or park facility located on the lands held by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, provided the employee is qualified and eligible for any such employment. Further, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department is hereby directed to develop a severance package for all employees of the Department affected by the closure of any state lodge or park facility owned by the Department.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 67, § 1, emerg. eff. April 20, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2243. Limitation on fund expenditures.

Expenditure of funds for all purchases in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) shall not be contracted except upon approval of a majority of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission. The amount exempted by paragraph 1 of subsection A of Section 85.7 of this title shall apply to each separate department facility as identified by the annual budget submitted to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services pursuant to Section 34.42 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 44, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 249, § 3, eff. July 1, 2010; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2245. Uncollectible accounts receivable.

A. The Department may place uncollectible accounts receivable in a special account for accounting and budgetary purposes. An "uncollectible account receivable" shall have been uncollectible or due for at least one (1) year and possess at least one of the following characteristics:
1. The debtor has been discharged from bankruptcy or is insolvent;
2. The debtor cannot be found or is deceased; or
3. A collection agency has indicated its inability to collect the debt.
B. If uncollectible accounts receivable are placed in a special account, the following procedures shall be observed:
1. The proposed uncollectible accounts shall be forwarded to the Department by the appropriate divisions. The Department shall then submit the accounts to the Commission and to the State Auditor and Inspector once each fiscal year for placement into the special uncollectible account; and
2. The Commission and the State Auditor and Inspector shall certify those accounts which meet the requirements of this section as "uncollectible accounts receivable" and shall place those accounts in the special account created by this section.
C. The special uncollectible accounts receivable account shall not be used for budgetary purposes in determining the assets of the Department or any of its divisions. The Department shall take all reasonable steps to collect all accounts, including those placed in the special account by operation of this section.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 46, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2246. Liability insurance.

The Department may purchase, with public funds, insurance to protect against civil liability on the part of the Department, officers, employees and administrators of the Department. This section shall not be construed as waiving the governmental immunity of the state.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 47, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2247. Lessee contract performance bond - Waiver.

The contract performance bond requirement for lessees of Department facilities, wherein the estimated obligation of the lessee for a one-year period is less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), is hereby waived.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 48, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2248. Treasurer - Resolutions.

The State Treasurer of Oklahoma shall be ex officio Treasurer of the Commission for all purposes of the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and Recreation Enhancement Act. All official action taken by the Commission shall be taken through the adoption of appropriate resolutions.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 49, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2249. Disbursement of monies - Bond of officers, agents and employees.

The monies of the Commission, except monies appropriated by the Legislature, shall be disbursed only by checks, drafts, orders or other instruments signed by such persons as shall be authorized to sign the same by the bylaws or by appropriate resolution. The general manager, if any, and all other officers, agents and employees of the Commission who shall be charged with the collection, custody, or payment of any funds of the Commission shall give bond conditioned on the faithful performance of their duties and an accounting for all funds and properties of the Commission coming into their respective hands. Each bond, or if a blanket bond shall be prescribed, shall be in a form, amount, and with a surety approved by the Commission, and the premiums on the bonds shall be paid by the Commission and charged as an operating expense.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 50, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2250. Contracts, documents and records - Public inspection.

The Commission shall keep complete and accurate accounts of all transactions and affairs of the Commission, conforming to approved methods of bookkeeping. Such accounts and the contracts, documents and records of the Commission shall be kept at its principal office and shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 51, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 74. State Government › §74-2251. Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Department to be designated the "Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of all monies received by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this act, monies derived from the sale or conveyance of real property under the jurisdiction of the Commission, and interest attributable to investment of money in the fund. The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall be under the administrative direction of the Department. Expenditures from the fund created by this section shall be for the administration, operation, and maintenance expenses of the Department, for purchase of real property, and shall be made pursuant to the laws of this state and the statutes relating to the Department. 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 2005, c. 363, § 52, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 993.