Oklahoma § 40-197.1 - Declarations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-197.1 — Declarations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-197.1. Declarations
The welfare of the State of Oklahoma demands that the working
people of Oklahoma be protected from conditions of labor which have
a pernicious effect on their health or morals. The State of
Oklahoma, therefore, exercising herein its police and sovereign
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 40. Labor
power, declares that inadequate wages and insanitary conditions of
labor exert such pernicious effect.
Laws 1965, c. 427, § 1, emerg. eff. July 8, 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-197.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-197.1 cover?
Section 40-197.1 ("Declarations") 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 § 40-197.1?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 40-197.1 apply to my situation?
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