Oklahoma § 21-1786 - Injuries to pipes and wires
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1786 — Injuries to pipes and wires, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1786. Injuries to pipes and wires
Any person who willfully breaks, digs up or obstructs any pipes
or mains for conducting gas or water, or any works erected for
supplying buildings with gas or water, or any appurtenances or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
appendages therewith connected, or injures, cuts, breaks down or
destroys any electric light wires, poles or appurtenances, or any
telephone or telegraph wires, cable or appurtenances shall, upon
conviction, be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense punishable by
imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding three (3)
years, or in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year, and by a
fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
R.L. 1910, § 2791. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 420, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 306, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 697, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 420 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1786
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1786 cover?
Section 21-1786 ("Injuries to pipes and wires") 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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