Oklahoma § 21-1551 - Use of false weights and measures
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1551 — Use of false weights and measures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1551. Use of false weights and measures
If any person with intent to defraud, use a false balance,
weight or measure, in the weighting or measuring of anything
whatever that is purchased, sold, bartered, shipped or delivered,
for sale or barter, or that is pledged, or given in payment, he
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) nor less than Five Dollars ($5.00), or by imprisonment in
the county jail not more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine
and imprisonment, and shall be liable to the injured party in double
the amount of damages.
R.L.1910, § 2736.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1551
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1551 cover?
Section 21-1551 ("Use of false weights and measures") 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 § 21-1551?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1551 apply to my situation?
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