Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1550.38: Emergency

The Legislature of the State of Oklahoma finds the theft, abuse

and misuse of credit cards has damaged the economic security of the

people of the state and such activity must be controlled immediately

to prevent further harm and that the immediate passage of this act

is necessary to establish uniform and effective methods for

protection against the danger so as to discourage practices contrary

to this act. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist

and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the

public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect

from and after its passage and approval.