2016 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
§21-1321.3. Proclamation of state of emergency - Notice - Termination.
(a) The Governor, after finding that a public disorder, disaster or riot exists within this state or any part thereof which affects life, health, property or the public peace, may proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected.
(b) The proclamation of a state of emergency and other proclamations issued pursuant to this act shall be in writing and shall be signed by the Governor. They shall then be filed with the Secretary of State.
(c) The Governor shall give as much public notice as practical through the news media of the issuance of proclamations pursuant to this act.
(d) The state of emergency shall cease to exist upon the issuance of a proclamation of the Governor declaring its termination; provided that the Governor must terminate said proclamation when order has been restored in the area affected.
Laws 1968, c. 125, § 3, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968.
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