Oklahoma § 61-135 - Public agencies or officers not to exert influence in
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-135 — Public agencies or officers not to exert influence in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-135. Public agencies or officers not to exert influence in
procuring particular bond or insurance.
A. No public agency, nor any officer, agent or employee
thereof, nor any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of
such public agency or an officer, agent or employee thereof, shall,
with respect to any public construction contract require or attempt
to require a contractor or any subcontractor to make application to
or to procure or obtain from a particular insurance or surety
company, agent or broker, any of the bonds or insurance required by
this act.
B. Any provisions in a public construction contract or in the
bidding documents in conflict herewith are hereby declared to be
contrary to the public policy of this state and thereby void.
C. Any person who violates this section shall, upon conviction,
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1975, c. 266, § 12, emerg. eff. June 5, 1975.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-135
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-135 cover?
Section 61-135 ("Public agencies or officers not to exert influence in") 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 § 61-135?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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