Oklahoma Attorney General Opinions

A.G. Opinion 2026-10 — Attorney General Opinion on rural water districts' status as "retail consumers," the application of the "just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory" standard, and safeguards placed on rural water districts.

Jun 29, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-9 — Attorney General Opinion on whether a technology center school district ("CareerTech"), overseen by the State Board of Career and Technology Education, may lawfully operate a licensed driver education program.

Jun 16, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-8 — Attorney General Opinion concerning county sheriff's obligation to transport inmates between the county jail and the county courthouse for the inmates' court appearances under Oklahoma law and as modified for a statutory jail trust.

May 11, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-7 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund is required to follow the prudent investor rule and whether it has the authority to initiate stockholder action against companies in which the fund has invested.

May 7, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-6 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the scope of practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in relation to pain management.

Apr 23, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-5 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether it is lawful for a new Governor's Mansion financed by private donations to be constructed on the State Capitol Complex without approval by the Legislature.

Apr 23, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-4 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether Oklahoma Governor's cabinet secretaries may be compensated at an annual salary that exceeds the statutory maximum for their respective cabinet positions under Oklahoma law.

Apr 1, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-3 — Attorney General Opinion regarding limitations to release of white-tailed deer bred as part of the pilot program established by the Chronic Wasting Disease Genetic Improvement Act.

Mar 5, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-2 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether a special judge may be temporarily appointed to serve as associate district judge until a vacancy is filled.

Feb 17, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2026-1 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether a county sheriff may transport jail inmates across state lines for medical treatment, related liability and potential constitutional considerations.

Feb 13, 2026

A.G. Opinion 2025-21 — Attorney General Opinion concerning authority to initiate medical parole and the Pardon and Parole Board Executive Director’s power to act absent a request from the Department of Corrections Director.

Dec 19, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-20 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the constitutionality of Oklahoma’s alcoholic beverage laws allowing common ownership of beer and wine-and-spirits wholesalers, and the ABLE Commission’s authority to deny a license on constitutional grounds.

Dec 19, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-19 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the application of the Oklahoma Wildlife and Conservation Code to Indians, including Member Indians and Five Tribe Nonmember Indians, hunting and fishing on the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw reservations.

Dec 18, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-18 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether the Oklahoma Constitution allows the State and its political subdivisions to own captive insurance companies for self-insurance purposes.

Dec 16, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-17 — Attorney General Opinion on whether the State Superintendent can require additional exams for out-of-state teachers seeking Oklahoma certification.

Dec 12, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-16 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether an out-of-state accounting firm owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is eligible to qualify to do business in Oklahoma under the Professional Entity Act and obtain a permit to practice public accounting under the Oklahoma Accountancy Act.

Dec 4, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-15 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether a private nonprofit corporation formed to provide water to rural residents in Oklahoma may reorganize as a rural water district.

Dec 4, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-14 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the property ownership of pore space in Osage County.

Oct 31, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-13 — Attorney General Opinion concerning drag performances and whether they contravene Oklahoma law on obscenity.

Aug 29, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-12 — Attorney General Opinion concerning whether a school district board of education may adopt a policy restricting its employees from speaking directly with members of the district's board of education and if such policy is constitutional under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and article II, section 22 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

Aug 29, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-11 — Attorney General Opinion about the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s mandatory duty to serve as the primary law enforcement authority on Interstates, the Department of Public Safety’s authority to allocate OHP resources, and the Governor’s statutory responsibility to ensure enforcement.

Aug 27, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-10 — Attorney General Opinion about a taxpayer's right to the remaining excess proceeds from a delinquent tax sale, assignment of the right, and the application of interest or penalties arising from remaining tax debt.

Jul 30, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-9 — Attorney General Opinion regarding whether a public body’s key-card access log is subject to disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

Jul 1, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-8 — Attorney General Opinion regarding the applicability of possessory liens held by wrecker operators in scenarios involving environmental remediation and the towing of trucks and trailers.

Jul 1, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-7 — Attorney General Opinion about the validity of a Model Compact executed after January 1, 2020.

Jun 9, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-6 — Attorney General Opinion about the legal authority for counties to adopt laws by initiative petition and whether county-level initiative petitions should be filed with the county clerk.

May 2, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-5 — Attorney General Opinion about the Ethics Commission's jurisdiction over former state officers' or employees' conduct while in state service.

Apr 23, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-4 — Attorney General Opinion about the circumstances in which a chief deputy of a county commission may discuss county business with another county commissioner or that county commissioner's chief deputy consistent with the Open Meeting Act's requirements.

Apr 23, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-3 — Attorney General Opinion about the constitutionality of a statute requiring the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, to make annual payments to counties in lieu of ad valorem taxes in accordance with article X, section 6 and article XXVI, section 4 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

Apr 16, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-2 — Attorney General opinion regarding the ability of out-of-state medical practitioners to provide care to Oklahoma residents traveling outside of Oklahoma and the medical practitioners' ability to prescribe medications to Oklahoma residents for filling at Oklahoma pharmacies.

Feb 6, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2025-1 — Attorney General Opinion regarding the privilege and confidentiality of settlement negotiations and materials of parties appearing before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Jan 13, 2025

A.G. Opinion 2024-20 — Attorney General Opinion on the responsibilities of brokers under Oklahoma real estate laws.

Dec 31, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-19 — Attorney General Opinion about Oklahoma County’s authority to construct a new jail within the municipal limits of the City of Oklahoma City.

Dec 30, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-18 — Attorney General Opinion about the authority of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission to regulate slap fighting as a "combative sport."

Nov 7, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-17 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Council on Judicial Complaints.

Nov 1, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-16 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the authority and powers of individual commissioners of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Oct 30, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-15 — Attorney General Opinion concerning the prosecution of peace officers who use excessive force in light of House Bill 2537 (2023).

Oct 30, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-14 — Attorney General opinion concerning the physician supervision requirement of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Sep 19, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-13 — Attorney General opinion concerning whether a state-chartered credit union may qualify for a low-income designation if it meets the criteria required by the National Credit Union Administration.

Sep 19, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-12 — Attorney General opinion concerning whether a member of the Legislature has a right to attend an executive session of a state agency, board or commission.

Aug 21, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-11 — Attorney General opinion concerning whether unused funds from the School Security Revolving Fund established by House Bill 2903, 2023 Okla. Sess. Laws ch. 281, § 2, 70 O.S.Supp.2023, § 5-148.2(A), may be transitioned, or rolled over, and utilized in the following, or subsequent, fiscal year.

Aug 18, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-10 — Attorney General opinion concerning whether a municipality may constitutionally allocate funds to a non-profit to provide eviction prevention services for the municipality. Okla. Const. art. X, §§ 14, 17.

Jul 12, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-9 — Attorney General opinion concerning the applicability of Okla. Const. art. X, § 23 to the Grand River Dam Authority.

Jun 14, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-8 — Receipt of interest, profit, or perquisite by a municipal officer of a municipality contracting with another public body or political subdivision.

Jun 4, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-7 — An opinion determining that a qualified organization may use a third-party electronic raffle platform or software to host a raffle online, including fulfilling ticket orders, processing payments, and providing a random number generator for raffle entries, without violating 21 O.S.2021, § 1051. Further, a qualified organization may compensate a salaried employee if the member’s participation is voluntary and the compensation is not directly tied to conducting the raffle, suc

Apr 26, 2024

A.G. Opinion 2024-6 — An opinion determining that in counties operating a county jail, multiple county officers and offices have both statutory and constitutional obligations to operate and maintain the jail. First, the county sheriff is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the jail for a county that has established and operates a jail. Second, the county commissioners have duties relating to establishing a county jail, annually inspecting the jail, and funding the jail. Third,

Apr 26, 2024