A. To implement the Made in Oklahoma Program and the Grown in Oklahoma Program, the State Department of Agriculture shall:

1.  Design a “Made in Oklahoma” logo and a “Grown in Oklahoma” logo for use by Oklahoma processors, providers, or growers;

2.  Establish standards and requirements for logos;

3.  Establish fees for logos; provided any Oklahoma processor, provider, or grower may acquire use of the logos on their foods, products, or services free of charge for the first year after authorization for use;

4.  Establish a task force to assist in ascertaining strengths and weaknesses of the program;

5.  Cooperate with other state agencies and other organizations as needed in development of the program;

6.  Foster conferences, institutes, and exhibits on Oklahoma-made products and services or Oklahoma-grown foods;

7.  Publish reports, surveys, news bulletins, or other materials pertaining to its findings, recommendations, and work; and

8.  Report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate areas needing legislative or procedural changes to help promote the purchase and use of Oklahoma-made products and services and Oklahoma-grown foods or to attract manufacturers to supply processors with needed materials.

B.  The Department may apply for, accept, and use any gift, grant, or bequest from any source for the purpose of discharging its duties.

Historical Data

Added by Laws 1991, HB 1324, c. 11, § 2, eff. September 1, 1991; Amended by Laws 2000, SB 1402, c. 243, 14, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000 (superseded document available ); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 2-11b by Laws 2000, SB 1402, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.