Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 1705
Referral to Local Commission
Effective May 7, 2013Laws 1968, SB 367, c. 388, § 705, emerg. eff. May 17, 1968; Amended by Laws 1985, HB 1081, c. 165, § 18, eff. November 1, 1985; Amended by Laws 2011, SB 837, c. 270, § 20, eff. November 1, 2011 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2013, SB 396, c. 214, § 27, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013 (superseded document available).
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.
Laws 1968, SB 367, c. 388, § 705, emerg. eff. May 17, 1968; Amended by Laws 1985, HB 1081, c. 165, § 18, eff. November 1, 1985; Amended by Laws 2011, SB 837, c. 270, § 20, eff. November 1, 2011 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2013, SB 396, c. 214, § 27, emerg. eff. May 7, 2013 (superseded document available).