Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-5066.4: Authority of Department of Commerce

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall have the authority to:

1. Enter into contracts with public and private agencies,

institutions, organizations and individuals for the purpose of

providing assistance to and services for Oklahoma manufacturing and

marketing firms as required by this act. Such contracts shall be

exempt from the provisions of Section 85.1 et seq. of Title 74 of

the Oklahoma Statutes;

2. Solicit the support and contributions of public and private

agencies, organizations, institutions and individuals;

3. Receive and administer funds for the purpose of operating

the product development program;

4. Advertise and promote the product development program; and

5. Promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions

of this act.