Oklahoma § 61-12 - Plans and specifications - Approval

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-12 — Plans and specifications - Approval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-12. Plans and specifications - Approval

All plans and specifications for the erection of public

buildings subject to Section 11 of this title shall be submitted

prior to bidding and awarding of contract to the State Fire Marshal

or other authority having jurisdiction. Such plans and

specifications shall be checked for compliance with Section 11 of

this title, and no construction contract for any public building

shall be awarded unless and until said plans and specifications are

approved as being in compliance with Section 11 of this title by the

appropriate governmental agency. If public buildings are to be

financed by state funds, the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services shall approve said plans and specifications. In the case

of public buildings to be financed by county funds or funds

controlled by some other political subdivision of the state, the

agency whose approval is required shall be the governing body of

such subdivision.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works

Added by Laws 1965, c. 213, § 2, eff. Jan. 2, 1966. Amended by Laws

1973, c. 263, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 1973; Laws 1983, c. 304, §

45, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 2002, c. 294, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2002;

Laws 2012, c. 304, § 304; Laws 2022, c. 238, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-12

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-12 cover?

Section 61-12 ("Plans and specifications - Approval") 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 § 61-12?

A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 61-12" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.

How does Oklahoma § 61-12 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

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