Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 25-1705
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Referral to local commission
Official statutory text
A. The Attorney General:
1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the
provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter
involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local
commission for investigation, study, and report; and
2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101
et seq. of this title to a local commission for:
a. investigation,
b. determination whether there is reasonable cause to
believe that the respondent has engaged in a
discriminatory practice, or
c. assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by
conference, conciliation, or persuasion.
B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission
shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney
General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its
powers.
1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the
provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter
involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local
commission for investigation, study, and report; and
2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101
et seq. of this title to a local commission for:
a. investigation,
b. determination whether there is reasonable cause to
believe that the respondent has engaged in a
discriminatory practice, or
c. assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by
conference, conciliation, or persuasion.
B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission
shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney
General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its
powers.
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