Okla. Stat. tit. 68, § 68-3622: Legislative intent

The Legislature hereby finds that the production of films in

Oklahoma not only provides jobs for Oklahomans and dollars for

Oklahoma businesses, but also enhances the state’s image nationwide.

Recognizing that the high costs of film production are driving

motion picture and television production out of the country, most

notably to Canada, and that the film industry is always seeking

attractive locations that can help cut the costs of production, the

Legislature further finds that the State of Oklahoma, with the

appropriate incentive, can become an attractive site for film

production and that Oklahoma is presently among several states with

minimal incentives to attract the film industry. It is therefore

the intent of the Legislature that Oklahoma provide an incentive

that will stand out among those of other states and increase film

production in this state.