Oklahoma § 21-275 - Reward for making appointment or deputation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-275 — Reward for making appointment or deputation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-275. Reward for making appointment or deputation
Any public officer who, for any gratuity or reward, appoints
another person to a public office, or permits another person to
exercise, perform or discharge any of the prerogatives or duties of
his office, shall be guilty of a Class D3 felony offense punishable
by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of
Section 20P of this title, and by a fine of not less than Two
Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or more than One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00); and in addition thereto the public officer forfeits
office.
R.L. 1910, § 2158. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 159, eff. July
1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 79, eff. July 1, 1999;
Laws 2025, c. 486, § 658, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 159 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-275
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-275 cover?
Section 21-275 ("Reward for making appointment or deputation") 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 § 21-275?
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