Oklahoma § 18-553.3 - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-553.3 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-553.3. Penalties
Any violation of the provisions of Sections 553.1 and 553.2 of
this title shall constitute a Class D1 felony offense and any person
guilty thereof shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) , or be confined as provided for in
subsections B through F of Section 20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any such
prohibited communication by any agent or servant of a corporation
shall subject such corporation to the fine above specified in
addition to whatever penalty is imposed upon such agent or servant.
Any corporation may be enjoined in the manner provided in Section
12, Chapter 70, Title 21, Page 193, Oklahoma Session Laws 1955, when
any of the conditions herein set forth are found to exist with
respect to a violation of this act, or it may be subject to the
cancellation therein specified.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 221, § 3. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, §
143, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 69, eff.
July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 355, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 143 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-553.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-553.3 cover?
Section 18-553.3 ("Penalties") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 18-553.3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 18-553.3 apply to my situation?
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