Opinion No. 68-112 (1968) Ag

Osage Indian Lands — Allotted — County Boundaries The lands of the Osage Tribe have been allotted within the meaning of the Oklahoma Constitution, Article XVII, Section 8. Part of Osage County could be annexed by another county under the provisions of 19 O.S. 31 [19-31] — 19 O.S. 32 [19-32] (1961), without passage of a special act of the Legislature. The mineral rights held in community by the Osage Tribe in Osage County would not be affected by the annexation of a portion of Osage County to another county. The Attorney General has had under consideration your letter dated January 17, 1968,…