Oklahoma § 21-1777 - Piles, removing or injuring
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1777 — Piles, removing or injuring, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1777. Piles, removing or injuring
Any person who maliciously draws up or removes or cuts or
otherwise injures any piles fixed in the ground and used for
securing any bank or dam of any river, canal, drain, aqueduct,
marsh, reservoir, pool, port, dock, quay, jetty or lock, shall be
guilty of a Class D1 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as
provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20N of this
title, or by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
R.L. 1910, § 2782. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 417, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 303, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 460, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 417 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1777
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1777 cover?
Section 21-1777 ("Piles, removing or injuring") 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 § 21-1777?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-1777 apply to my situation?
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