Case law

Opinion No. 69-310 (1969) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Nov 26, 1969

This is especially proper in Oklahoma because our constitution requires that the purpose of an act be clearly expressed in its title." … that the amendment to Section 19 O.S. 866 .2 [ 19-866.2 ] only granted additional powers to those counties (1) which are qualified to avail themselves of the provisions of the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Act (See

Opinion No. (1988)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Nov 7, 1988

The Authority, in this regard, is required to clearly indicate on the face of whatever documentation it issues evidencing the transfer of credits both the face amount of the credits thereby transferred and the taxable year … That section provides that the Board shall establish criteria for the selection of persons, firms or corporations deemed qualified to generate capital for investment in the State in ways intended to diversify and stabilize

Opinion No. (1979)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Sep 19, 1979

2 If so, where such fund is created by the State for the purpose of permitting it to make disbursements of monies to individuals qualifying as eligible candidates and to associations qualifying as eligible political parties … They are composed of individual electors qualifying as "eligible candidates", and voluntary associations of electors qualifying as "eligible political parties".

Opinion No. 79-195 (1979) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Sep 19, 1979

2 If so, where such fund is created by the State for the purpose of permitting it to make disbursements of monies to individuals qualifying as eligible candidates and to associations qualifying as eligible political parties … They are composed of individual electors qualifying as "eligible candidates", and voluntary associations of electors qualifying as "eligible political parties".

Opinion No. (2008)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Nov 5, 2008

and continuously regulated the natural gas industry, including in the areas of production and purchasing, (b) parties with contracts on these subjects could not have reasonably expected that their contractual rights were immune … Section 570.9(A) establishes the rights of an "owner" to produce its interest in monthly production from a well. 7.

Opinion No. 79-168 (1979) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Jul 31, 1979

When the public trust leases governmentally owned property, the unitary ownership fragments, leaving only the reversion to qualify for the ad valorem tax exemption. … In construing Section 19.6 and 26 of the Revenue Act of 1939, the Court noted that the legislative intent, as well as earlier Illinois case law, clearly mandated the practice of taxing private leasehold interests in tax-exempt

Opinion No. 74-262 (1974) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Apr 8, 1975

It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the dental profession, through advancement and achievement, merits and receives the confidence of the public and that only properly qualified dentists … Pollock, 256 P. 927 , 125 Okl. 170 , which provided in the Syllabus: "The universal rule is that acts of the legislature will not be held invalid unless they are clearly in conflict with some constitutional provision, and

Opinion No. (2007)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Feb 14, 2007

The Wheless court noted that the plaintiff was not discharged "for refusing to act in violation of an established public policy, nor for acting consistent with an established public policy. … Special District Judges may still be terminated at any time, for no reason or any reason and even in bad faith, as long as the termination does not violate such a clearly established public policy mandate. III.

Opinion No. (2001)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Oct 9, 2001

Such prior military service credit shall not apply to any person receiving military retirement benefits other than service-connected disability benefits established by either the military service or the Veterans Administration … consideration of the entire act clearly requires otherwise.

Opinion No. 72-110 (1972) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Feb 17, 1972

Clearly, this section is applicable to bonds issued pursuant to Section 4015 . … Further, Section 70 O.S. 4404 [ 70-4404 ] provides that the Board of Trustees, the governing board of the respective community junior college, shall be composed of seven members who are qualified electors of the junior college

Opinion No. 71-427 (1972) Ag

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Feb 21, 1972

The states are required to comply with the provisions of 210 and 305 of the federal act, in order to qualify for federal assistance. … Hence, the preceding sections of the state law are clearly in full compliance with the Federal Act.

Opinion No. (2002)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Mar 18, 2002

Section 106 establishes the requirements for "legal newspapers," i.e., those newspapers which wish to publish valid legal notices. … An examination of the relevant factors discerned from Ruble reveal the balance clearly in favor of holding The Oklahoma Journal being published in Midwest City because that is where its principal offices are located, that

Opinion No. (2000)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Nov 8, 2000

. ¶ 3 Fourth, "[i]t is only where an act of the Legislature is clearly, palpably, and plainly inconsistent with the terms and provisions of the Constitution that the courts will interfere and declare such act invalid and … Supp. 1997, § 598[ 37-598 ] applied only to establishments which have been licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission.

Opinion No. (1993)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Aug 31, 1993

IN FACT, THE BILL DOES NOT MANDATE A SALARY INCREASE; IT MERELY ESTABLISHES A SALARY CAP. HB 1568 DOES NOT DICTATE THE AMOUNT AN OFFICER SHALL BE PAID. … THE LANGUAGE CLEARLY PROHIBITS CHANGING THE SALARY OF A COUNTY OFFICER DURING THAT OFFICER'S TERM OF OFFICE, UNLESS IT IS DONE BY A LAW PASSED PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THAT OFFICER.

Opinion No. (1994)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Sep 29, 1994

The record and applicable law also establish that the county employee in this case constituted an eligible "employee" for purpose of coverage by OPERS. … It is my belief that the Legislature clearly expressed its intent regarding the issue contained within your first question when it enacted 74 O.S. 917 (7) (1993).

Opinion No. (1999)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Aug 19, 1999

right to keep this information from public access nor reasonable expectation that this information will be kept from public access; provided, the person, agency or political subdivision shall at all times bear the burden of establishing … seq. of this title, does not apply to records specifically required by law to be kept confidential including: a. records protected by a state evidentiary privilege such as the attorney-client privilege, the work product immunity

Opinion No. (2001)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Nov 7, 2001

Toward that end, the Administrator must establish standards, procedures, and techniques for records management; survey records and information operations and recommend improvements as the need arises; establish standards … Unless clearly indicated to the contrary, the remainder of this Opinion deals with those records which must be retained for some period of time. 2.

Opinion No. (1997)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Jun 30, 1997

Sanitary Reduction Works, 126 F. 29 , 32-40 (9th Cir. 1903), aff'd 199 U.S. 306 (1905). ¶ 9 Although the distinction between a franchise and contract for the provision of a public service is subtle and has not been clearly … It is well established in Oklahoma that municipalities act for the public health and discharge a governmental function in the collection and disposal of solid waste. City of Purcell v.

Opinion No. (1999)

Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Sep 23, 1999

Id. ¶ 11 Thus, because the statutory blueprint allows, in fact prescribes, the giving of one, two or three tests in some circumstances, the establishment of the three fees quoted above is clearly within the Commission's authority … It was based upon the premise that the applicant completed a college degree in a particular subject or field and was able to complete the curriculum examination but had not taken teacher preparation courses which would qualify

Question Submitted by: The Honorable Avery Frix, Oklahoma State Senate, District 9

2025 OK AG 7 · Oklahoma Attorney General Reports · Jun 9, 2025

The Model Compact, codified at title 3A, section 281(15)(C) of the Oklahoma Statutes, clearly provides that its term ended on January 1, 2020. … SupP.3d at 1281. ¶12 A qualifying tribe could only enter the Model Compact with the State by accepting the State's offer. See 3A O.S.2021, § 281 Treat II , 2021 OK 3 3A O.S.2021, § 281 15 O.S.2021, § 73 2.