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Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 25, art. I
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Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 25-1 Declaration of policy.

§ 25-1. - Declaration of policy. (a) Based on the authority of Section 1702 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes, it is the policy of The City of Oklahoma City that all persons within the corporate limits of the City should be free from discriminatory practices prohibited by Chapter 21 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (b) The Mayor and Council of the City declare that the policy stated in Subsection (a) of this Section 25-1 is intended to protect all persons within The City of Oklahoma City against the discriminatory practices prohibited by Chapter 21 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (c) The Mayor and Council of the City hereby make the following pledge to all who come within its borders: that the City will use its authority, within the limits of Oklahoma law, to seek to protect all persons within its borders so they may lawfully enjoy everything this City and this community have to offer, all without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, familial status, genetic information, or disability regarding employment, housing, and public accommodations, as defined by applicable laws. (Ord. No. 27109, § 1, 7-19-22)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 25-2 Definitions.

§ 25-2. - Definitions. As used in this Chapter 25, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (1) "Discriminatory practice" means a practice designated as discriminatory and unlawful by one or more sections codified in Chapter 21 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes. (2) "National origin" includes the national origin of an ancestor. (3) The terms "sex" and "gender" as used in this Article [I] shall be given the same meaning as provided in existing laws: (1) that are applicable in the State of Oklahoma and (2) that relate to discrimination in employment, housing, or public accommodations. (Ord. No. 27109, § 1, 7-19-22)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH25HURI_ARTIINGEFetched: 10/28/2026

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