Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-5010.1: Purpose of act - Finding of Legislature

The purpose of this act is to provide special assistance and aid

to certain minority and disadvantaged persons, so that such persons

may engage in gainful business and employment opportunities to the

extent of their capabilities.

The Legislature hereby specifically finds there is a pattern of

continuing and latent discrimination in the financial and commercial

sectors of the business communities that results in the deprivation

of opportunities to minority and disadvantaged persons in this state

to engage in self-employment and establishment of business

enterprises.