Oklahoma § 17-72 - Effect of act - Amendment of Constitution - Vested rights
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-72 — Effect of act - Amendment of Constitution - Vested rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-72. Effect of act - Amendment of Constitution - Vested rights
This act shall have the effect of amending Section 37, Article
IX of the Constitution prescribing and fixing passenger rates at two
cents ($0.02) per mile, by conferring upon the Corporation
Commission the power to promulgate and fix other than two cents
($0.02) per mile for passenger fare upon railroads and
transportation companies within the state, after due notice and
hearing; provided, that any orders issued by the Corporation
Commission hereunder shall not have the effect of interfering with
any right vested and accrued under the existing law.
Laws 1913, c. 130, p. 286, § 2.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-72
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-72 cover?
Section 17-72 ("Effect of act - Amendment of Constitution - Vested rights") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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