Oklahoma § 21-1192 - Spread of infectious diseases
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1192 — Spread of infectious diseases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1192. Spread of infectious diseases
Any person who shall inoculate himself or any other person or
shall suffer himself to be inoculated with smallpox, syphilis or
gonorrhea and shall spread or cause to be spread to any other
persons with intent to or recklessly be responsible for the spread
of or prevalence of such infectious disease, shall be deemed a
felon, and, upon conviction thereof, guilty of a Class D1 felony
offense and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in
subsections B through F of Section 20N of this title.
R.L. 1910, § 2518. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 308, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 206, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 405, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 308 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1192
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1192 cover?
Section 21-1192 ("Spread of infectious diseases") 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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