Oklahoma § 61-131 - Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine

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§ 61-131. Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine

No contract shall be split into partial contracts for the

purpose of avoiding the requirements of this act. All such partial

contracts shall be void. Any person who knowingly violates the

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works

provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a

misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not

more than one (1) year, or by a fine of not more than One Thousand

Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Added by Laws 1974, c. 298, § 31, operative Aug. 1, 1974. Amended

by Laws 1979, c. 28, § 2, emerg. eff. April 3, 1979; Laws 1998, c.

365, § 5, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 363, § 13, emerg. eff.

June 6, 2000; Laws 2006, c. 78, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2006,

c. 271, § 26, eff. July 1, 2006.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-131

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-131 cover?

Section 61-131 ("Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine") 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.

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