Oklahoma § 21-1217
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1217, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1217.
Firemen - Interference with performance of duties.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Any person or persons acting in concert with each other who
knowingly and willfully interfere with, molest, or assault firemen
in the performance of their duties, or who knowingly and willfully
obstruct, interfere with or impede the progress of firemen to reach
the destination of a fire, shall be deemed guilty of a Class B4
felony offense and shall be punished therefor by imprisonment in the
State Penitentiary for a term not exceeding ten (10) years nor less
than two (2) years.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 90, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1968. Amended
by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 311, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st
Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 209, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 119,
eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 311 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1217
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1217 cover?
Section 21-1217 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 § 21-1217?
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