Oklahoma § 53-2.1 - Violations - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 53-2.1 — Violations - Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-2.1. Violations - Penalties
No person shall willfully or knowingly break, break off, crack,
carve upon, write, or otherwise mark upon, or in any manner damage,
destroy, mutilate, deface, mar, take or harm any historic or
prehistoric site, building, object, artifact, fossil or material in,
around or upon any historic site owned, operated, managed or under
the control of or under an easement granted to the Oklahoma
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations
Historical Society. Any person convicted of violating any of the
provisions of the Oklahoma Historical Preservation Act shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not to
exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by confinement in the
county jail for not to exceed one (1) year or by both such fine and
confinement.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 217, § 9, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988. Amended
by Laws 1994, c. 164, § 1, emerg. eff. May 6, 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 53-2.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 53-2.1 cover?
Section 53-2.1 ("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 § 53-2.1?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 53-2.1" (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 § 53-2.1 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.
Sources & Verification
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