# Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-26.7: Temporary relief employment of destitute but able-bodied

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## Section

- **Citation:** Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-26.7
- **Heading:** Temporary relief employment of destitute but able-bodied
- **Jurisdiction:** Oklahoma
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OK Code / Title 56 / Section 56-26.7

## Text

persons.

The Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board may provide temporary relief

employment to destitute but able-bodied persons not otherwise cared

for by the federal government, state or county agencies, public or

private charity organizations or institutions; provided, that the

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 56. Poor Persons Page 14

maximum amount paid for such employment does not exceed the maximum

amount paid to a destitute and unemployable person, and such

employment shall be granted in accordance with rules and regulations

promulgated by said Board.

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