Oklahoma § 25-1705 - Referral to local commission
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1705 — Referral to local commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-1705. Referral to local commission
A. The Attorney General:
1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the
provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter
involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local
commission for investigation, study, and report; and
2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101
et seq. of this title to a local commission for:
a.
investigation,
b.
determination whether there is reasonable cause to
believe that the respondent has engaged in a
discriminatory practice, or
c.
assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by
conference, conciliation, or persuasion.
B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission
shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney
General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its
powers.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 705. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, §
13; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, §
20, eff. Nov. 1, 2011; Laws 2013, c. 214, § 27, emerg. eff. May 7,
2013.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 25-1705
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 25-1705 cover?
Section 25-1705 ("Referral to local commission") 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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