# Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-26.5: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OK_T56_S56-26.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-26.5
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Oklahoma
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OK Code / Title 56 / Section 56-26.5

## Text

A. The word "unemployable", as used in this act, is hereby

defined as meaning those persons who are unable to:

1. Secure employment due to physical or mental disability,

infirmity, temporary illness, or other disability which prevents

such person from securing employment; or

2. Secure employment due to Federal Relief Administration rules

regarding age requirements or work relief programs; or

3. Secure employment due to ineligibility for workmen's

compensation insurance; and

4. Leave their homes to procure employment because of illness

of persons who are in their care and who require constant

supervision and attention.

B. "Indigent" means a person who does not have sufficient

property or means to support members of his or her family who are

lawfully dependent upon him or her for support, and who has no one

legally liable to support and maintain him or her.

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