Title 74, Title 74 — State Government

A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall establish within the agency a central point of access and information for persons or business entities in order to facilitate the creation of new business enterprises within the state. The central point of access and the related progra…

and EDGE and CORE divisions created. A. Recognizing the geographic diversity of this state, Oklahoma needs one central, primary public-sector economic development agency for the state in order to manage or coordinate all public sector economic development activity. B. There are h…

and tax incentives. A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall provide direction and assistance to private for-profit business entities, community- owned business entities, and governmental entities which are engaged in an activity related to the processing of Eastern Red Cedar…

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be to support firms', farms' and local communities' growth, diversification, expansion and ability to compete in export markets in order to create new and better jobs for Oklahomans throughout the state. Added by Laws 1987,…

As used in the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Act: 1. “Board” means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board created in Section 4 of this act; 2. “Chief Executive Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; 3. “Committee” means the Legisla…

A. The Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall be appointed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board created in Section 4 of this act. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall continue to serve until a success…

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall have, exercise and perform those powers and duties necessary to implement and accomplish the statutorily stated mission and purpose of the Department. Added by Laws 1987, c. 222, § 13, operative July 1, 1987.

A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall prepare, with the cooperation of the Oklahoma business community, agricultural community, financial community, universities, labor, the state executive and legislative branches, and the Oklahoma Workforce Commission, a five-year econom…

In order to ensure that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is effectively implementing its mission, purpose and objectives, the Department shall publish an annual report setting forth in detail the operations and programs conducted by it pursuant to this act or to other legislat…

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall submit to the Legislature performance review information for the programs it operates or funds. This information shall be compiled into a report that shall be submitted to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House …

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce may employ an attorney. Such attorney shall be a full-time employee of the Department and act as general counsel for the Department. Added by Laws 1987, c. 208, § 26, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1987, c. 236, § 59, emerg. eff. July 20, 1987.

A. There is hereby created the Taiwan Regional Trade Office. B. The Office shall be an administrative component of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. C. The Office shall: 1. Facilitate economic relationships between Oklahoma-based businesses and business entities with principal…

The purpose of this act is to provide special assistance and aid to certain minority and disadvantaged persons, so that such persons may engage in gainful business and employment opportunities to the extent of their capabilities. The Legislature hereby specifically finds there is…

For purposes of this act: 1. "Disadvantaged business" means a business employing less than twenty-five persons of which at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the outstanding stock is owned, regardless of minority status, by a person who is: a. by reason of social or economic backgr…

Enterprise - Creation - Powers and duties - Reports. A. There is hereby created within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Office for Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall appoint a director for the Office …

A. In order to facilitate contracting capabilities of women- owned businesses with public and private entities, and to establish criteria to certify such businesses, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce may establish a certification program for women-owned businesses which are in …

A. There is hereby created the "Oklahoma Department of Commerce Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of all monies, other than appropriated monies, received by the Department which are not directed to be placed into another fund. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject…

disposition. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce may collect reasonable fees based on actual direct and indirect costs for programmatic services extended to users by the Department in accomplishing its mission. The Department shall set amounts of fees for programs it administers …

A. There is hereby created the "Community Planning Project Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of any monies appropriated thereto and any monies payable to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce by the United States Federal Government or cities, towns, or counties of the State o…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to be designated the "Minority Business Development Program Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations. The fund shall consist of all mon…

Fund - Contracts. A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall expend so much as appropriated to the Minority Business Development Program Fund as may be necessary to accomplish contractual responsibilities for job creation and enhancement and business creation and expansion of O…

There is hereby created the "Capital Improvement Program Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of any monies appropriated thereto. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall be subject to the administrative direction of the Oklahoma D…

and recommendations. A. All comprehensive plans, or amendments thereto, to be financed in whole or in part by state or federal funds, being considered by any county, city, municipal corporation, governmental conference or council or regional planning commission shall be filed wit…

responsibilities. In addition to other functions and responsibilities of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the Department shall: 1. Administer or coordinate state programs and projects relating to economic or community issues for the planning and carrying out of the acquisitio…

of Energy Conservation Services Division of Corporation Commission - Classification of transferred employees. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall have the authority to establish, administer and enforce state and federal energy conservation programs including, but not limite…

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 ava…

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. …

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…

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.

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 …

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) …

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 mon…

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, a…

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 acc…

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 Departmen…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special fund for the State Department of Health 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 an…

The State Department of Health 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 …

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 limitati…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 democrati…

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.

A. Prior to rescission of designation of a community action agency, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall: 1. Determine whether the existing or proposed community action agency is in compliance with Sections 41, 42 and 43 of this act; 2. Evaluate the existing or proposed comm…

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 propert…

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.

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.

A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall establish an Oklahoma Certified Retirement Communities Program to recognize communities in the state that have made themselves attractive destinations for retirees. B. The purposes of the Program shall be to: 1. Encourage retirees to e…

A. Any community in this state is eligible to be named a certified retirement community. In an application to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for recognition as a certified retirement community, the applicant shall clearly articulate how the applicant defines community for pu…