Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-15-105

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Ballot title

Official statutory text

A. The parties submitting a petition for either initiative or

referendum shall also prepare and file a ballot title for the

measure. The ballot title may be filed with the clerk prior to

circulating the petition, but it must be submitted no later than the

time that the signed copies of the petition are filed with the

clerk. The ballot title shall contain the gist of the proposition

couched in language that may be readily understood by persons not

engaged in the practice of law. The ballot title shall contain

language which clearly states that a "yes" vote is a vote in favor

of the proposition, and a "no" vote is a vote against the

proposition. The ballot title may not:

1. Exceed one hundred fifty (150) words;

2. Reflect partiality in its composition or contain any

argument for or against the measure; or

3. Contain language whereby a "yes" vote is, in fact, a vote

against the proposition and a "no" vote is, in fact, a vote in favor

of the proposition.

B. The clerk shall immediately forward a copy of the

proposition and ballot title to the municipal attorney. Within

three (3) days after the filing of the ballot title, the attorney

shall notify the clerk in writing whether or not the proposed ballot

title is in legal form and in harmony with the law. If the ballot

title is not in proper form, in the opinion of the attorney, he

shall prepare and file a ballot title which does conform to the law

within the three-day period.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 11. Cities and Towns Page 89

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