Oklahoma § 62-2302 - Purpose

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 62-2302 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 62-2302. Purpose

The purpose of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Act

is to further implement the provisions of Section 40 of Article X of

the Oklahoma Constitution that:

1. Created the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund, the

Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund,

and the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust

Fund;

2. Directs the apportionment of revenues from settlements with

or judgments against tobacco companies between the Tobacco

Settlement Endowment Trust Fund and a special fund established for

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the purpose of receiving tobacco settlement payments not deposited

to the trust fund; and

3. Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement

Endowment Trust Fund to expend trust fund earnings for specific

purposes.

Added by Laws 2001, c. 274, § 2, emerg. eff. May 31, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 62-2302

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 62-2302 cover?

Section 62-2302 ("Purpose") 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 § 62-2302?

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