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§51-258. Governmental authority.

Notwithstanding any provision of this act, a governmental entity has no less authority to adopt or apply laws and regulations in a nondiscriminatory manner concerning zoning, land use planning, traffic management, urban nuisance, or historic preservation, than the authority of the governmental entity that existed under the law prior to the passage of this act. […]

§51-253v2. Burden upon free exercise of religion.

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, no governmental entity shall substantially burden a person’s free exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability. B. No governmental entity shall substantially burden a person’s free exercise of religion unless it demonstrates that application of the burden to […]

§51-254. Correctional facility regulation – Compelling state interest.

A state or local correctional facility’s regulation must be considered in furtherance of a compelling state interest if the facility demonstrates that the religious activity: 1. Sought to be engaged by a prisoner is presumptively dangerous to the health or safety of that prisoner; or 2. Poses a direct threat to the health, safety, or […]

§51-164. Application of Oklahoma laws and statutes and rules of procedure.

The laws and statutes of the State of Oklahoma and the Rules of Civil Procedure, as promulgated and adopted by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma insofar as applicable and to the extent that such rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, shall apply to and govern all actions brought under the provisions […]

§51-255v1. Construction.

A. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: 1. Authorize any government entity to substantially burden any religious belief; 2. Authorize same sex marriages, unions, or the equivalent thereof; or 3. Affect, interpret, or in any way address those portions of Article 1, Section 2, and Article 2, Section 5, of the Constitution of […]

§51-165. Exempt claims.

This act does not apply to any claim against any political subdivision or employee arising before the effective date of this act. Any such claim may be presented and enforced to the same extent and subject to the same procedures and restrictions as if this act had not been adopted. Added by Laws 1978, c. […]

§51-255v2. Construction.

A. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: 1. Authorize any government entity to substantially burden any religious belief; 2. Authorize same-sex marriages, unions, or the equivalent thereof; or 3. Affect, interpret, or in any way address those portions of Article I, Section 2 and Article II, Section 5 of the Constitution of the […]

§51-256. Remedies – Costs – Attorney Fees.

A. Any person whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened by a governmental entity in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding and may obtain declaratory relief or monetary damages. B. Any person who prevails in any proceeding to enforce this act […]