Oklahoma § 21-1266
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1266, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1266.
Advocating overthrow of government by force - Penalty.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Any person above the age of eighteen (18) years who advocates
revolution, teaches or justifies a program of sabotage, force and
violation, sedition or treason against the government of the United
States or of this state, or who directly or indirectly advocates or
teaches by any means the overthrow of the government of the United
States or of this state by force or any unlawful means shall be
guilty of a Class B1 felony offense, and upon conviction shall be
punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary from five (5)
years to life.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 189, § 1, emerg. eff. June 6, 1955. Amended
by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 319, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st
Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 216, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 55,
eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 319 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1266
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1266 cover?
Section 21-1266 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 § 21-1266?
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