Oklahoma § 19-31 - Vote for transfer of territory
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-31 — Vote for transfer of territory, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-31. Vote for transfer of territory
If the object sought be to transfer territory from one county to
an existing county, and if sixty percent (60%) of the votes cast at
said election vote "Yes", the Governor shall within ten (10) days
after declaring the result of said election issue his proclamation
calling an election to be held in the county to which said territory
is sought to be transferred, which said election shall be held not
less than thirty (30) nor more than forty (40) days thereafter.
R.L. 1910, § 1507.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-31
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-31 cover?
Section 19-31 ("Vote for transfer of territory") 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 19-31?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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