Oklahoma § 17-14 - Penalty for refusing examination of books in violation of
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-14 — Penalty for refusing examination of books in violation of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-14. Penalty for refusing examination of books in violation of
Constitution, Article IX, Section 28.
If any officer of any railroad company or other public service
corporation, or of any other corporation or any other person, in
violation of the provisions of Article 9, Section 28, of the
Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, shall refuse to permit the
Corporation Commissioners, or any person authorized thereto, to
examine its books and papers, such officer or other person so
refusing shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than
Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), nor more than Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00), and by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than
thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year; and each day such
officers or other person shall fail or refuse to permit such
examination or investigation, shall constitute a separate offense.
R.L.1910, § 1204.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-14
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-14 cover?
Section 17-14 ("Penalty for refusing examination of books in violation of") 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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