Oklahoma § 21-1791 - Damage to fence - Punishment - Exceptions

§ 21-1791. Damage to fence - Punishment - Exceptions

A. Any person who, without good cause, maliciously and

knowingly cuts or damages a fence used for the production or

containment of cattle, bison, horses, sheep, swine, goats, domestic

fowl, exotic livestock, exotic poultry or any game animals or

domesticated game such that there is a loss or damage to the

property is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a

second or subsequent offense pursuant to this section shall be

guilty of a Class D3 felony offense punishable by a fine not

exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment as

provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of this

title, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not

apply to any activities:

1. Performed pursuant to the Seismic Exploration Regulation

Act;

2. Performed pursuant to Sections 318.2 through 318.9 of Title

52 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or

3. That are subject to the regulation of the Oklahoma

Corporation Commission or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Added by Laws 2013, c. 284, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013. Amended by Laws

2025, c. 486, § 698, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.