Oklahoma § 74-28 - First Assistant Attorney General
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-28 — First Assistant Attorney General, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-28. First Assistant Attorney General
The Attorney General shall appoint a First Assistant Attorney
General, to assist him in his executive and other duties, which
Assistant shall have had not less than five (5) years' experience in
the active practice of law. Such Assistant shall take the
constitutional oath of office and file it in the Office of the
Secretary of State. In the absence or disability of the Attorney
General, such Assistant may perform the duties of the Attorney
General.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
Laws 1939, p. 47, § 8; Laws 1973, c. 131, § 4, emerg. eff. May 10,
1973; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 33, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980.
§74-28c. Appointment of assistants and employees - Term.
The Attorney General is hereby authorized to appoint the
Assistants and employees created in this act, in addition to those
now authorized by law, and they shall hold their offices and
positions at the pleasure and discretion of the Attorney General.
Laws 1939, p. 49, § 11.
§74-28d. Certain offices not affected by this act.
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as abolishing
or affecting any attorneyship where the salary thereof is paid from
funds not provided by the State of Oklahoma; and provided further,
that nothing contained in this act shall be construed as abolishing
or affecting the Office of Proration Attorney, Pardon and Parole
Attorney, Counsel, whether one or more for the Grand River Dam
Authority, and any legal assistance for the Assistant Representative
of the State of Oklahoma on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact
Commission.
Laws 1939, p. 49, § 12.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-28
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-28 cover?
Section 74-28 ("First Assistant Attorney General") 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 § 74-28?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-28" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 74-28 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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