Title 53, Title 53 — Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations

Sections 1.1 through 5.1 of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Historical Preservation Act". Added by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 3, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury of the State of Oklahoma a revolving fund to be designated as the Historical Society Revolving Fund, which shall consist of all money appropriated to said fund and all money received by the Oklahoma Historical Society from membership,…

Operations Revolving Fund. A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society, to be designated the "Oklahoma Historical Society Capital Improvement and Operations Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject…

There is hereby authorized to be created a petty cash fund for the Oklahoma Historical Society in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). This fund may be allocated to museums and sites owned and operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society in amounts not to exc…

property - Deposit in special agency account. All gifts, devises, bequests, money or property, either real or personal, which may be or which heretofore have been conditionally tendered to the Oklahoma Historical Society may be deposited in the agency special account established …

for certificates. The Executive Director, or an authorized designee, of the Historical Society is authorized to make certified copies of any and all records, papers or other documents, including excerpts and parts of all of any newspaper or file, and papers and archives held by s…

as to contents. The Union Soldiers' Room in the Oklahoma Historical Society is hereby set aside as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors and others who supported the side of the Union in the Civil War, and a custodian is hereby provided who shall be a Union Soldier, or the widow…

Agreements as to contents. The Confederate Soldiers' Room in the Oklahoma Historical Society is hereby set aside as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors and all who supported the side of the Confederacy in the Civil War, and a custodian is herein provided who shall be a Confede…

The Oklahoma Historical Society shall dispense funds for historical purposes only as defined by paragraph 6 of Section 6 of this act. The Oklahoma Historical Society may enter into contracts with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxati…

Expenditures of state funds - Disposition of collections of property. A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Historical Society consisting of members who have heretofore become and are now members of said Society, and such others as may be admitted and elected as members thereof…

Each Oklahoma museum or historical site supported by state funds shall provide a donation receptacle at the museum or historical site operated under the authority of the State of Oklahoma. The donation receptacles shall be for the purpose of the collection of voluntary donations …

A. The Oklahoma Historical Society is authorized to charge at its discretion an entry fee at all of its museums and historical sites. B. The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society shall establish an entry fee schedule to charge the public for admission to the parti…

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society may, at its discretion, contract with other state agencies and/or non- profit organizations to create an irrevocable endowment with associated management and administration costs to trade, sell or barter donated and deacce…

It shall be the duty of the Oklahoma Historical Society to: 1. Collect, purchase, catalog, store, preserve, conserve and maintain books, maps, photographs, newspapers, records, reports, manuscripts, charts, paintings, three-dimensional artifacts and other materials germane to the…

A. In addition to other powers and duties specified by law, the Oklahoma Historical Society shall have the power and duty to: 1. Acquire by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and to hold any real property or real estate or other interest therein as may b…

A. There is hereby created within the Research Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society the Office of Tribal Relations. The Office of Tribal Relations shall: 1. Gather, preserve, and maintain all records, documents, and material related to negotiations and agreements between t…

property. The Oklahoma Historical Society may conduct arts and crafts programs, exhibits and shows on state property under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Added by Laws 1987, c. 204, § 10, operative July 1, 1987. Renumbered from Title 53, § 2B by Laws 1988, c…

state. A. The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Historical Society shall consist of not more than twenty-five (25) members, with the Governor as an ex officio member. In addition to any appointing authority of the Governor, the Governor shall appoint one at-large member of the B…

The Oklahoma Historical Society may employ seasonal employees throughout the calendar year. Project labor employed by the Oklahoma Historical Society for a period of time necessary to complete a project shall be in the unclassified service of the state as provided by the Oklahoma…

The Board of Directors shall keep a correct account of all funds received and expenditures made by the Board of Directors in aid of the Society and report annually to the Governor a detailed statement of such receipts and expenditures. R.L.1910, § 4362. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 2…

- Leasing real estate - Custodians. The Oklahoma Historical Society may solicit and receive contributions, gifts, and donations to be held by it in trust under the terms and conditions imposed by the donors, and title to all real estate acquired, donated and granted to said Socie…

Approval of funding. The title to any locally owned historic or recreational site or improvements thereon shall not be acquired by or conferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society to qualify for state funding without prior approval of both the Senate and the House of Representativ…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Act. Laws 1965, c. 263, § 1.

The understanding, knowledge, enjoyment and practice of the arts serve to advance the development of our citizens and contribute to the general welfare of the state. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the state to encourage and stimulate all forms of artistic endeavors. Any act…

The State Arts Council of Oklahoma is hereby re-created and renamed the Oklahoma Arts Council. The Council shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Governor with the approval of the State Senate. Members shall be individuals who have a real and active interest in th…

The Council shall meet not less than semi-annually and at such other times as it may order, or upon call of the Chairman. All meetings shall be open to the public. Laws 1965, c. 263, § 4.

The officers of the Council shall be the chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The Council shall annually elect a chairman and vice-chairman at the first meeting held after July 1. Laws 1965, c. 263, § 5; Laws 1980, c. 204, § 3, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980.

The Oklahoma Arts Council shall be responsible for the acquisition, exhibition, management and care of the State Art Collection and is empowered and directed to exercise these powers and duties: (a) Consider the whole state of the arts, cultural activities and cultural heritage o…

The Oklahoma Arts Council may apply for, accept and use any gift, grant or bequest from any source for the purpose of discharging its duties. All monetary gifts, grants or bequests shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Council and shall be disbursed as pro…

The Council may make expenditures for its operation within the limits of funds made available to the Council by appropriation or otherwise and may also employ and fix the compensation of the personnel that the Council deems essential to the discharge of its duties as provided by …

items. The Oklahoma Arts Council may, at its discretion, contract with other state agencies and/or nonprofit organizations to create an irrevocable endowment with associated management and administration costs to trade, sell or barter donated and deaccessioned collection items th…

The Council shall promptly file copies of any and all of its reports, studies, publications or any other documents or materials, regardless of form of issue, with the Oklahoma State Library. Laws 1965, c. 263, § 10.

The Oklahoma Arts Council shall dispense funds for arts purposes only. The Oklahoma Arts Council shall enter into contracts with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, …

Any scholarships awarded pursuant to the Summer Arts Institute scholarship program funded by the Oklahoma Arts Council shall be given to residents of this state. Added by Laws 1984, c. 1, § 5, emerg. eff. Jan. 30, 1984. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 348, § 8, eff. July 1, 1996.

A. The Oklahoma Arts Council is authorized to assist and, if funds are available, to make incentive grants to school districts or organizations for the establishment of visual arts programs in schools. The award of grants shall be limited to: 1. School districts that do not have …

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Arts Council to be designated the "Oklahoma Arts Council Arts Education Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies re…

No person shall willfully or knowingly break, break off, crack, carve upon, write, or otherwise mark upon, or in any manner damage, destroy, mutilate, deface, mar, take or harm any historic or prehistoric site, building, object, artifact, fossil or material in, around or upon any…

A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four (4) years. B. The current members of the Commission shall serve the remainder of the term for which they were ap…

The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized to: 1. Acquire and hold real estate or interest therein or personal property in the name of the Commission; 2. Act in cooperation and enter into contracts and agreements with the owner or owners of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection; 3.…

Protection of artifacts - Agreements or contracts. A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall have power and authority to: 1. Appoint and to fix the salaries and duties of the professional and administrative employees and curators as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of …

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund, which shall consist of all money received by the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission from rents of lands and buildings, admission fees, the sale of …

There is hereby created a petty cash fund for the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, which may be expended for small authorized expenses of the Commission. The amount of the petty cash fund shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized…

The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized and directed to allot space, on land owned by the Commission, as burial grounds for J.M. and Genevieve Davis. Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 13, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001.

disposal and possession of surplus property. A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized to sell or transfer museum collection objects, which are duplicates or are outside of the scope of collections owned by it, to other state agencies or other museums with nonprofit sta…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a fund for the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission to be designated the "J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum Endowment Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies re…

A. There is hereby re-created until July 1, 2013, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, a board to be designated as the “Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board”. The Board shall be composed of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the Governor with the ad…

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board to be designated the "Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies…

This act shall be known as the "Oklahoma State Register of Historic Places Act". Added by Laws 1983, c. 132, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1983.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the historical, archeological, architectural and cultural heritage of the state are among the most important assets of the state and that these resources should be identified, recorded and preserved. Added by Laws 1983, c. 132, § 2, eff. N…

A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee, in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, (P.L. 89-665) as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. The Review Committee shall consist of at least five (5) members, an…