Oklahoma § 74-4110 - Ten Commandments display monument
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4110 — Ten Commandments display monument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-4110. Ten Commandments display monument
A. This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Ten
Commandments Monument Display Act”.
B. The State Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is
hereby authorized to permit and arrange for the placement on the
State Capitol grounds of a suitable monument displaying the Ten
Commandments. The Ten Commandments monument shall use the same
words used on the monument at issue in Van Orden v. Perry, that the
United States Supreme Court ruled constitutional. This monument
shall be designed, constructed, and placed on the Capitol grounds by
private entities at no expense to the State of Oklahoma. The State
Capitol Preservation Commission or designee is authorized to assist
private entities in selecting a location for the monument and
arranging a suitable time for its placement.
C. In the event that the legality or constitutionality of the
Ten Commandments monument is challenged in a court of law, the
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Oklahoma Attorney General or Liberty Legal Institute is hereby
authorized to prepare and present a legal defense of the monument.
D. The placement of this monument shall not be construed to
mean that the State of Oklahoma favors any particular religion or
denomination thereof over others, but rather will be placed on the
Capitol grounds where there are numerous other monuments.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 204, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-4110
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4110 cover?
Section 74-4110 ("Ten Commandments display monument") 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 § 74-4110?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-4110" (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 § 74-4110 apply to my situation?
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