HB 2574 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma's American Indian Arts and Crafts Sales Act of 1974 by clarifying and modifying statutory definitions regarding American Indian arts and crafts.

• Defines "American Indian tribe" as any Indian tribe federally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the United States Department of the Interior.

• Clarifies that "authentic American Indian arts and crafts" include visual or performing arts and literature made by American Indian labor and workmanship, expanding beyond traditional items like jewelry, blankets, and pottery.

• Reinforces prohibition against selling imitation American Indian arts and crafts, with penalties of $25-$200 fine and/or 30-90 days imprisonment for knowing violations.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2014.