Oklahoma § 25-1201 - Definitions

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1201 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-1201. Definitions

In Section 1101 et seq. of this title, unless the context

otherwise requires:

1. “Discriminatory practice” means a practice designated as

discriminatory under the terms of this act;

2. “Equal”, with reference to sex as defined in Section 16 of

this title, shall not be construed to mean same or identical, and to

differentiate between the sexes shall not necessarily be construed

to be treating the sexes unequally;

3. “National origin” includes the national origin of an

ancestor; and

4. “Person” includes an individual, association, corporation,

joint apprenticeship committee, joint-stock company, labor union,

legal representative, mutual company, partnership, receiver, trust,

trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, unincorporated organization, any

other legal or commercial entity, the state, or any governmental

entity or agency.

Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 201. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 214, §

3, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013; Laws 2024, c. 365, § 4, eff. Nov. 1,

2024.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 25-1201

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1201 cover?

Section 25-1201 ("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.

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