2015 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 74. State Government
§74-5040.23. Review of applications - Criteria.

A. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall accept and review applications from communities seeking to become a certified retirement community. The Department shall determine which communities qualify for certification.

B. In determining which communities qualify, the Department shall develop a set of criteria for evaluating and scoring the applicants and comparing each applicant against the other applicants. The criteria developed by the Department shall include:

1. The competitiveness of the tax burden on residents in the community;

2. Housing availability and cost;

3. Climatic factors;

4. Personal and community safety;

5. Work, volunteer and community service opportunities;

6. Health care and emergency medical services available to residents of the community;

7. Public transportation and transportation infrastructure;

8. Educational quality and opportunities;

9. Recreational and leisure opportunities;

10. The availability of cultural and performing arts, sporting events, festivals and other activities; and

11. The availability of services and facilities necessary to assist retirees as they age.

Added by Laws 2010, c. 209, § 4, eff. July 1, 2010.