Oklahoma § 36-3617 - Policy restrictions voided

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-3617 — Policy restrictions voided, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-3617. Policy restrictions voided

No policy delivered or issued for delivery in Oklahoma and

covering a subject of insurance resident, located, or to be

performed in Oklahoma, shall contain any condition, stipulation or

agreement (1) requiring such policy to be construed according to the

laws of any other state or country, except as necessary to meet the

requirements of the motor vehicle financial responsibility laws or

compulsory disability benefit laws of such other state or country,

or (2) preventing the bringing of an action against any such insurer

for more than six (6) months after the cause of action accrues, or

(3) limiting the time within which an action may be brought to a

period of less than two (2) years from the time the cause of action

accrues in connection with all insurances other than property and

marine and transportation insurances; in property and marine and

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance

transportation policies such time shall not be limited to less than

one (1) year from the date of occurrence of the event resulting in

the loss. Any such condition, stipulation or agreement shall be

void, but such voidance shall not affect the validity of the other

provisions of the policy.

Laws 1957, p. 367, § 3617.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-3617

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-3617 cover?

Section 36-3617 ("Policy restrictions voided") 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 § 36-3617?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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