Oklahoma § 17-140.2 - Prohibition of certain pay-per-call services or
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-140.2 — Prohibition of certain pay-per-call services or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-140.2. Prohibition of certain pay-per-call services or
interactive programs.
The Corporation Commission shall prohibit any local exchange
company or interexchange carrier from billing a subscriber on the
subscriber's telephone bill for a pay-per-call service or
interactive program whose message content contains:
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
1. Vulgar language, explicit or implicit descriptions of
violence or sexual conduct, adult entertainment, or incitement to
violence;
2. Inflammatory or demeaning portrayals of the race, religion,
political affiliation, ethnicity, gender, or handicap of any
individual or group; or
3. False, misleading or deceptive advertising.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 180, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-140.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-140.2 cover?
Section 17-140.2 ("Prohibition of certain pay-per-call services or") 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 § 17-140.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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