It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially, physically, and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority shall, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially, physically, and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all phases of the design, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of spaceports developed under the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Act.

Laws 1999, SB 720, c. 164, § 35, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999; Amended by Laws 2025, SB 912, c. 274, § 17, emerg. eff. July 1, 2025 (superseded document available); Renumbered from 74 O.S. 5235 by Laws 2025, SB 912, c. 274, § 52, emerg. eff. July 1, 2025.