Oklahoma § 21-359 - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-359 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-359. Penalties
A. Any person, firm, corporation, association or agency found
guilty of violating subsection A of Section 358 of this title shall
be guilty of a Class D1 felony offense punishable by a fine not
exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or by imprisonment as
provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20N of this
title, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Any person found guilty of violating subsection B of Section
358 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by
imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one (1)
year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 151, § 2, emerg. eff. April 7, 1970. Amended
by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 174, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st
Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 92, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2004, c. 526, § 2,
eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 367, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 174 from July 1, 1998 to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-359
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-359 cover?
Section 21-359 ("Penalties") 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 § 21-359?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-359 apply to my situation?
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