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ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 1681 By: Grego, Hardin (David),
Fugate and Phillips of the
House
and
Stephens of the Senate
An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S.
2011, Section 2220, as amended by Section 1, Chapter
243, O.S.L. 2017 (74 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 2220),
which relates to the Oklahoma Tourism, Parks and
Recreation Enhancement Act; establishing an annual
state park pass; and providing an effective date .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 74 O.S. 2011, Section 2220, as
amended by Section 1, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2017 (74 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 2220), is amended to read as follows:
Section 2220. A. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation
Commission may prescri be and collect reasonable rates and fees
pursuant to the provisions of this section for the services,
facilities and commodities rendered by all property of the
Commission.
1. The Commission may establish maximum rates for rooms at the
state lodges and cabins, for recreational activities, for
recreational vehicles and camping sites, and for community
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facilities under control of the Commission. The method whereby the
rates are determined shall be promulgated pursuant to Article I of
the Administrative Proc edures Act. At least twenty (20) days prior
to the adoption or approval of any rate changes by the Commission,
the Department shall submit a copy of the proposed rates, for
informational purposes, to the Governor, Speaker of the House of
Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Any change
in the rates during the year when the Legislature is not in session
shall be reported in writing to the Governor, Speaker of the House
of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate within
five (5) business days of such Commission action.
2. The Commission may establish maximum charges for all
activities at state-owned golf courses. The charges may vary among
the different golf courses according to the practices of the golf
industry. The method whereby the maximum charges are determined
shall be in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to Article I
of the Administrative Procedures Act. At least twenty (20) days
prior to the adoption or approval of any rate changes by the
Commission, the Department shall submit a copy of such proposed
charges, for informational purposes, to the Governor, Speaker of the
House of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
3. The Commission may establish entrance or day -use charges for
the state park system. All monies collected from entrance or day -
use charges shall be used at the state parks where the charges were
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collected. The Commission shall establish an annual pass for
Oklahoma residents costing Twenty Dollars ($20.00) which shall
provide access to a single park for a calendar year. The Commission
may establish an annual pass, or additional other varied passes as
appropriate to that park , for visitors. The method whereby the
maximum charges are determined, sold, and collected shall be in
accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to Article I of the
Administrative Procedures Act. At least twenty (20) days prior to
the adoption or approval of any rate changes by the Commission, the
Department shall submit a copy of such proposed charge s, for
informational purposes, to the Governor, Speaker of the House of
Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
4. Fees shall be promulgated pursuant to Article I of the
Administrative Procedures Act.
5. Fees may reflect the seasonal usa ge of the parks and
facilities and for promotional purposes and goals.
B. All fees, licenses and other charges shall be posted in a
convenient place in each park. Every person using any of the
facilities in a park shall be charged the same fees, licenses and
every other charge except:
1. Residents of this state sixty -two (62) years of age and over
and their spouses shall not be charged any admission fees for
entrance into any state -owned and -operated park. The Commission
may promulgate rules establishi ng different fees for residents and
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nonresidents sixty-two (62) years of age and over. Identification
may be established by presentation of proof of age, residency, a
state driver license, a state license for identification only, birth
certificate or any other form of identification authorized by the
Commission;
2. Individuals who have been certified as totally disabled
under state or federal law and their spouses shall be entitled to a
fifty percent (50%) reduction of fees which apply to recreational -
use facilities;
3. Children's groups, volunteer groups as specified by the
Commission, or governmental entities that provide beneficial
services at the facility for which the fee may be reduced or waived;
and
4. Special discount rates as authorized in this section may be
waived for individuals who are members of a group being provided a
special group rate as allowed by law.
C. The failure to collect such fees, licenses and other charges
shall subject an employee of the Commission to a fine of Twenty -five
Dollars ($25.00) for each and every violation.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
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Passed the House of Representatives the 8th day of March, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the Senate