Definitions.

Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 27, § 1700

in effect

Section 1700. - Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be construed to include the meanings embraced in popular usage and also specifically the meanings given herein. A. Armed picketing shall mean and include the carrying of any weapon or any instrument capable of being adapted for use as a weapon or means of intimidation by any person engaged or participating in picketing. B. Labor dispute shall mean and include any and all disputes between an employer and his or its employees, and also all negotiations or efforts of trade unions and labor organizations of every kind to enter into or to continue any contract or contracts with an employer with reference to the terms or conditions of labor or the selection or recognition of a bargaining agent, regardless of whether there is any actual dispute between such employer and his or its then employees. C. Mass picketing shall mean and include the congregation of persons engaged in picketing as herein defined in such numbers as to prevent or interfere with the free and unobstructed passage of traffic or pedestrians along any street, sidewalk, alley, railroad right-of-way or entrance into any place of business, factory or yard. D. Picketing shall mean and include any method or device used to publicize grievances; particularly the walking, standing or loitering of a person upon or along any sidewalk, street or alley while engaged in the act of displaying any signs, placards or banners or verbally dissuading or attempting to dissuade persons from patronizing or entering a place of business. E. Picket line shall mean and include the act of picketing by one (1) or more persons under such circumstances or with such banners, placards or other notices as, under then existing bylaws or obligations of any trade union or labor organization in the City of Tulsa, would expose any member of any of the organization to disciplinary action by such trade union or labor organization if such member should enter the place of business then being picketed.

Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT27PECO_CH17PI_S1700DEFetched: 10/28/2026