§ 3A-714. Encouragement of minority business participation.

It is the intent of the people of this state that the Oklahoma Lottery Commission encourage minority businesses to participate in contracts with the Commission.  Accordingly, the board of trustees of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission shall adopt a plan which achieves to the greatest extent possible a level of participation by minority businesses taking into account the total number of all retailers and vendors, including any subcontractors.  The Commission shall undertake training programs and other educational activities to enable minority businesses to compete for contracts on an equal basis.  The board shall monitor the results of minority business participation and shall report the results of minority business participation to the Governor and the Legislature at least on an annual basis.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 58, § 15, adopted at election held on Nov. 2, 2004.