Oklahoma § 40-412 - Violations - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 40-412 — Violations - Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-412. Violations - Penalties
A. Any person failing to comply with any standard or
interfering with, impeding or obstructing in any manner the
administration of standards pursuant to the provisions of the
Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act, upon
conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the
Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act, upon
conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and in addition thereto
may be enjoined from continuing such violation. Each day upon which
such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
C. The Attorney General, on the request of the Commissioner,
shall bring an action against any person violating any of the
provisions of the Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards
Act or violating any order or determination of the Commissioner
promulgated pursuant to the Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety
Standards Act.
D. The Commissioner of Labor may promulgate rules establishing
a schedule of administrative penalties and fines for violations of
the Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act which may
be in addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties provided in
this section. The promulgation of an administrative fine schedule
shall grant the Commissioner authority to impose those
administrative fines for any violation of the Oklahoma Occupational
Health and Safety Standards Act. Funds collected as payment from a
violator for administrative fines imposed for a violation of the
Oklahoma Occupational Health and Safety Standards Act shall be
deposited to the Department of Labor Administrative Penalty
Revolving Fund created in Section 3 of this act.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 287, § 12, operative July 1, 1970. Amended
by Laws 1984, c. 147, § 5, operative July 1, 1984; Laws 1992, c.
305, § 5, emerg. eff. May 27, 1992; Laws 2016, c. 82, § 2, eff. Nov.
1, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-412
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-412 cover?
Section 40-412 ("Violations - 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 § 40-412?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 40-412" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 40-412 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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