Oklahoma § 21-1073 - Promoting pyramid promotional scheme - Penalty

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§ 21-1073. Promoting pyramid promotional scheme - Penalty

Any person who promotes a pyramid promotional scheme shall be

guilty of a Class B4 felony offense and, upon conviction, shall be

punishable by a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars

($10,000.00) or by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for not

more than ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for

each violation of this act.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 186, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws

1997, c. 133, § 285, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c.

5, § 187, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 113, eff. Jan. 1,

2026.

NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective

date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 285 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments

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

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