Oklahoma § 25-1705 Referral to local commission.

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 25-1705 — Referral to local commission.

Oklahoma § 25-1705

Title 25Definitions And General Provisions

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Bluebook

Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 25-1705 (2026).

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A.The Attorney General: 1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local commission for investigation, study, and report; and 2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101 et seq. of this title to a local commission for: a. investigation, b. determination whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, or c. assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion.

B.Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission shall make a report and may make recommendations

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A. The Attorney General: 1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local commission for investigation, study, and report; and 2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101 et seq. of this title to a local commission for: a. investigation, b. determination whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory practice, or c. assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion. B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its powers.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1968, c. 388, § 705. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 231, § 13; Laws 1985, c. 165, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1985; Laws 2011, c. 270, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2011; Laws 2013, c. 214, § 27, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013.