Oklahoma § 68-2004 - Purposes of tax
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-2004 — Purposes of tax, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-2004. Purposes of tax
The gross production tax provided for by this act is hereby
levied and collected for the following specific purposes, to wit:
First: The tax on the land shall be collected and distributed
by the county treasurer to the same funds as other land taxes in the
taxing district shall go and be distributed.
Second: The tax on the buildings, mill, machinery, appliances,
equipments and property used in the production of textile
manufactured products shall go to and be distributed by the county
treasurer to the various funds as follows:
One thirtieth (1/30) of the said tax to the State of Oklahoma
for the general revenue purposes.
Fifteen thirtieths (15/30) of the said tax to the school
district in which the mill is located for school purposes.
Seven thirtieths (7/30) of the said tax to the city or township
in which the said mill is located for city or township purposes, as
the case may be.
Two thirtieths (2/30) of the said tax to the sinking funds of
the county school district and city or township in which the said
mill is located to be divided in proportion to the respective levies
made for that year for the said sinking funds.
Five thirtieths (5/30) of the said tax to the county general
fund.
Said apportionment and distribution for the said funds shall be
made by the county treasurer of the said county.
Laws 1927, c. 111, p. 175, § 4; Laws 1955, p. 391, § 3; Laws 1965,
c. 215, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-2004
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-2004 cover?
Section 68-2004 ("Purposes of tax") 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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