Oklahoma § 71-819 - Fraud or deceit unlawful
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 71-819 — Fraud or deceit unlawful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-819. Fraud or deceit unlawful
It is unlawful and shall be deemed a Class C2 felony offense for
any person, in connection with the offer or sale of any business
opportunity in this state, directly or indirectly:
1. To employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud;
2. To make any untrue statement of a material fact or to omit
to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements
made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made,
not misleading; or
3. To engage in any act, practice or course of business which
operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 157, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 301, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 71-819
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 71-819 cover?
Section 71-819 ("Fraud or deceit unlawful") 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 § 71-819?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 71-819 apply to my situation?
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