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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE BILL NO. 4091 By: Caldwell (Trey)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
An Act relating to fire districts; amending 19 O.S.
2021, Section 351.1, which relates to agreements for
fire protection services by municipalities ; providing
procedure for disagreements over service areas
between jurisdictions; directing disputes be
arbitrated by Fire Marshal's Commission; providing
certain considerations; providing an effective date;
and declaring an emergency .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 19 O.S. 2021, Section 351.1, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 351.1 A. The board of county commissioners of each
county may enter into agreements with any municipality for the
furnishing of fire protection and emergency services, including, but
not limited to, medical attention an d wreck removal, by said
municipality for all persons and property in areas outside the
corporate limits of such municip ality and to pay for such services a
reasonable amount on a per run basis, or such other equitable b asis
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as may be agreed upon, and to p ay for such services from funds of
the county general fund or the county highway fund. The board of
county commissioners of each county may also enter into reciprocal
agreements with other counties for such services. The board of
county commissioners sha ll also have the authority to collect
charges for such services performed by a municipality or another
county, pursuant to the provision of this section, from any person
to whom such services are provided. Said funds sh all be disbursed
to the entities providing services.
B. Should a disagreement over service areas arise between
jurisdictions providing services, with or without an agreement as
described in subsection A, either entity may petition for
arbitration by the Fire Marshal's Commission to determine boundary
lines for the entities involved. In making a determination, the
Fire Marshal's Commission shall consider but is not limited to, the
importance of a quick response time, the financial burden on both
the service providers and the jurisdiction receiving services, and
the capabilities of both jurisdictions to render services.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024.
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SECTION 3. It being immediately necessar y for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is h ereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
59-2-10529 GRS 02/27/24