Oklahoma § 59-1588 - Binding effect of Compact – Relation to other laws

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1588 — Binding effect of Compact – Relation to other laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 59-1588. Binding effect of Compact – Relation to other laws

A. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of

a member state that is not inconsistent with the Compact.

B. All laws in a member state in conflict with the Compact are

superseded to the extent of the conflict.

C. All lawful actions of the Commission, including all rules

and bylaws promulgated by the Commission, are binding upon the

member states.

D. All agreements between the Commission and the member states

are binding in accordance with their terms.

E. In the event any provision of the Compact exceeds the

constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member

state, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the

conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that

member state.

Added by Laws 2020, c. 42, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-1588

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1588 cover?

Section 59-1588 ("Binding effect of Compact – Relation to other laws") 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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