OK SB2224

Establishes the Private Prison Certificate of Need Act requiring private prison operators to obtain a certificate of need from the Department of Corrections before developing, acquiring, or expanding facilities.

Exempts from certificate of need requirements certain activities including bed increases of 10 beds or 10% annually (whichever is greater) with capital costs under $1 million, facility relocations within specified distances, and management agreement changes meeting prescribed conditions.

Requires applicants to submit disclosure statements detailing ownership, financial resources, operational experience, legal history, and compliance record, along with application fees ranging from $100 to $5,000 depending on project type.

Directs the Department of Corrections Director to deny certificates of need to applicants with prior license revocations, history of noncompliance, felony convictions related to prison operations, or certain civil penalties exceeding $35,000 in the preceding 36 months.

Establishes penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 fines for operating private prisons without required certificates and grants the Department authority to seek injunctions and issue cease and desist orders; becomes effective November 1, 2010.