Oklahoma § 70-697.18 - Contracts between communities and nonresident
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 70-697.18 — Contracts between communities and nonresident, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-697.18. Contracts between communities and nonresident
physicians - Community Match Revolving Fund.
A community may enter into a contract with a physician who is a
graduate from an accredited medical school whereby such physician
agrees to establish a practice in that community. The Health Care
Workforce Training Commission shall have the authority to receive
funds direct from that community for the purpose of paying the
physician involved to the extent of the contractual arrangement.
Monies received by the Commission under the provisions of this
section shall be deposited to and disbursed from, the "Community
Match Revolving Fund" hereby created in the State Treasury. The
fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to legislative
appropriation of fiscal year limitations. Expenditures from said
fund shall be made on warrants issued by the State Treasurer against
claims filed by the Commission with the Director of the Office of
Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 36, § 5, operative July 1, 1989. Amended by
Laws 1990, c. 263, § 124, operative July 1, 1990; Laws 2012, c. 304,
§ 620; Laws 2022, c. 407, § 30.
NOTE: In accordance with Article VI, Section 11, of the Oklahoma
Constitution, House Bill 2776 became law without the Governor's
signature. It was filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State on May
27, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 70-697.18
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 70-697.18 cover?
Section 70-697.18 ("Contracts between communities and nonresident") 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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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 70-697.18 apply to my situation?
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