Oklahoma § 56-161 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-161 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-161. Definitions
(a) When used herein, the term "State Department" shall mean the
State Department of Public Welfare;
(b) The term "Commission" shall mean the Oklahoma Public Welfare
Commission;
(c) The term "county board" shall mean the county board of
public welfare;
(d) The term "Director" shall mean the Director of Public
Welfare;
(e) The term "applicant" shall mean a person who has applied for
assistance under this act;
(f) The term "recipient" shall mean any person who is receiving
assistance under the terms of this act;
(g) The term "assistance" shall mean money payments to, medical
care in behalf of, or any other kind of benefit to or for recipients
who receive aid under the provisions of this act.
(h) The singular shall include the plural and the masculine
shall include the feminine;
(i) The term "county department" shall mean the county board of
public welfare, a county director of public welfare and such other
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personnel as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the
duties of the county department;
(j) The term "Department" shall mean the State Department of
Public Welfare and the county department of public welfare.
Added by State Question No. 226, Initiative Petition No. 155, § 1,
adopted July 7, 1936. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 85, § 1, emerg. eff.
May 9, 1939; Laws 1951, p. 156, § 1, emerg. eff. June 1, 1951.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-161
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-161 cover?
Section 56-161 ("Definitions") 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 § 56-161?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-161 apply to my situation?
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