The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has jurisdiction to enact this Chapter by virtue of Article IX § 18 of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Telecommunications Act, and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Commission has the authority to assess a charge upon all Contributing Providers, in conformance with federal and state law to support the objectives for Oklahoma Universal Services and Oklahoma Lifeline Service.
Okla. Admin. Code § 165:59-1-2