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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
HOUSE BILL 1822 By: McBride
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the state capitol and capitol
building; providing for use of State Capitol Park;
prohibiting certain actions; definin g terms; and
providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 65 of Title 73, unless there is
created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
A. The provisions of this section shall apply to the use of the
State Capitol Park, which includes all demonstrations or events
approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise
Services.
1. Individuals may carry handheld signs, placards and banners.
Affixing or securing signs, placards or banners to a building,
fixture, tree or any other fixed structure is prohibited.
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2. Use of audio devices and musical instruments may be
restricted or altered to a decibel level which does not disturb
other persons.
3. Digging, which includes driving stakes into the ground, is
prohibited.
4. Injuring, removing, molesting, burning or vandalizing
botanical, paleontological, archaeological or histori cal features
and structures is prohibited.
5. Contained fires may be authorized based upon intended use
and climatological conditions.
6. Discharging or setting off fireworks is prohibited. The
Office of Management and Enterprise Services may authorize the use
of fireworks during holidays and events based upon intended use and
climatological conditions.
7. Assembling, congregating or acting individually in such a
way as to obstruct sidewalks, walkways, or entrances and exits to
buildings is prohibited.
8. Possession of firearms, explosives, clubs, missiles,
chemicals, incendiary devices, or other like devices is prohibited.
9. The placement, setting up or erection of tents, sleeping
bags, bed rolls, or bedding of any kind for the purpose of camping
or remaining overnight is prohibited.
10. Throwing stones, bottles or other objects with the intent
to injure another person or damage property is prohibited.
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11. Use of a motorized vehicle on sidewalks or grounds shall be
restricted to emergency, maintenanc e, construction, development, or
authorized building access purposes as determined by the Office.
12. Burial of human or animal remains is prohibited.
13. No intoxicating beverage or low -point beer will be
dispensed or consumed on state property.
14. Waste accumulation of any kind in any area or manner so as
to create a potential hazard to health, safety or property is
prohibited.
15. Events, exhibits or art exhibits for the purpose of
promoting a profit making organization or individual are prohibited,
except as otherwise provided by law. Display of business cards or
other means the Office considers promotional are prohibited.
B. For purposes of this section:
1. "State Capitol Park" or "park" means all portions of the
State Capitol grounds and within such boundaries as are located in
the State Capitol Complex, including the Governor 's Mansion and all
properties within the public right -of-way along Lincoln Boulevard
north from the north boundary line of Northeast 13th Street to the
south boundary line o f Northeast 28th Street and along Business
Route 66, known as Northeast 23rd Street, from the east edge of
Santa Fe Street east to the west edge of Kelley Avenue in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, as designated on the amended plat filed in the
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office of the Secretary of State as File Number 155 in the State
Property Records; and
2. "Capitol Complex" means the property and buildings of the
State of Oklahoma bordered by 28th Street on the north, south bound
Lincoln Boulevard on the west, 18th Street on the South, a nd north
bound Lincoln Boulevard on the east, to the point of beginning on
28th Street.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
58-1-5676 LRB 01/06/21