Oklahoma § 21-483 - Appointment of one related to another officer
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-483 — Appointment of one related to another officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-483. Appointment of one related to another officer
It shall be unlawful for any executive, legislative,
ministerial, or judicial officer to appoint and furnish employment
for any person whose services are to be rendered under his direction
and control and paid for out of the public funds, and who is related
by either blood or marriage within the third degree to any other
executive, legislative, ministerial or judicial officer when such
appointment is made in part consideration that such other officer
shall appoint and furnish employment to any one so related to the
officer making such appointment.
R.L.1910, § 2237.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-483
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-483 cover?
Section 21-483 ("Appointment of one related to another officer") 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 § 21-483?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-483" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-483 apply to my situation?
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