Opinion No. 78-256 (1978) Ag

CONTRACTS Clauses whereby the State agrees to pay taxes assessed against a private entity, or to reimburse that entity for taxes lawfully paid in connection with a contract between the State and that entity are inconsistent with the laws of the State of Oklahoma and thus void. Clauses whereby the State agrees to hold a private entity or individual harmless for his actions are inconsistent with the laws of the State of Oklahoma and thus void. Clauses whereby the State authorized a private entity to act as agent for the State are void unless specifically authorized by statute. Clauses whereby…