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§ 26.5. Definitions

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 56. Poor Persons

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 56. Poor Persons (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 2A. Emergency Relief and General Assistance
56 Okl.St.Ann. § 26.5
§ 26.5. Definitions
Currentness
A. The word “unemployable”, as used in this act,1 is hereby defined as meaning those persons who are unable to:
1. Secure employment due to physical or mental disability, infirmity, temporary illness, or other disability which prevents such person from securing employment; or
2. Secure employment due to Federal Relief Administration rules regarding age requirements or work relief programs; or
3. Secure employment due to ineligibility for Workmen's Compensation Insurance; and
4. Leave their homes to procure employment because of illness of persons who are in their care and who require constant supervision and attention.
B. “Indigent” means a person who does not have sufficient property or means to support members of his or her family who are lawfully dependent upon him or her for support, and who has no one legally liable to support and maintain him or her.

Credits

Laws 1951, p. 151, § 5; Laws 1994, c. 87, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Footnotes

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Title 56, § 26.1 et seq.
56 Okl. St. Ann. § 26.5, OK ST T. 56 § 26.5
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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