It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially, physically and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority shall, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially, physically and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all phases of the design, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of spaceports developed under this act.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 164, § 35, eff. July 1, 1999.