Oklahoma § 7-15 - Earned income disregarded in determining need of assistance
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 7-15 — Earned income disregarded in determining need of assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-15. Earned income disregarded in determining need of assistance
The first Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month of earned
income of a blind applicant for or recipient of assistance pursuant
to the laws of this state administered by the Department of Human
Services shall:
1. Not be deemed income or resources of such applicant or
recipient;
2. Be disregarded in determining the need of the applicant or
recipient; and
3. Not be deducted from the amount of assistance which any
applicant or recipient otherwise would receive.
Added by Laws 1951, p. 160, § 1. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 16, § 1,
emerg. eff. April 5, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 7-15
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 7-15 cover?
Section 7-15 ("Earned income disregarded in determining need of assistance") 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 § 7-15?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 7-15 apply to my situation?
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