Oklahoma § 19-161 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-161 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-161. Definitions
As used in this act:
1. "County officer" means the county clerk, county
commissioner, county assessor, district court clerk, county
treasurer and county sheriff;
2. "Deputy" means one or more regular employees appointed to
assist a county officer in the performance of the official duties of
the county officer;
3. "Traveling expenses" means reimbursement for mileage, meals,
lodging, toll road fees, parking fees, telephone and other ordinary
expenses incurred, except meals and lodging incurred within the
county unless the meals were during a county association school,
seminar or training; and
4. "Voluntary instruction" means one or more schools, courses,
conferences, institutes and meetings which are available and are
attended by a county officer or deputy as a discretionary training
supplement to the duties of any office covered by this act.
Added by Laws 1979, c. 221, § 1, emerg. eff. May 30, 1979. Amended
by Laws 1993, c. 239, § 5, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1999, c. 117, §
1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-161
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-161 cover?
Section 19-161 ("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 § 19-161?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-161 apply to my situation?
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