STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

SENATE BILL 590	By:	Bingman

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to telecommunications; amending 17 O.S. 2001, Section 138, which relates to enforcement; clarifying references; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY      17 O.S. 2001, Section  138, is amended to read as follows:
Section 138.  In addition to the power to punish for contempt already vested in the Corporation Commission, it shall have the power to vacate and declare open any and all territory of any telephone utility which refuses to extend service which might be ordered under Section 2 of this act Section 136 of this title.
SECTION 2.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

53-1-380	MJM	1/19/2011 2:56:41 PM