Oklahoma § 21-944 - Slot machines - Setting up, operating or conducting Punishment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-944 — Slot machines - Setting up, operating or conducting Punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-944. Slot machines - Setting up, operating or conducting Punishment
Any person who sets up, operates or conducts, or who permits to
be set up, operated or conducted in or about his place of business,
whether as owner, employee or agent, any slot machine for the
purpose of having or allowing the same to be placed by others for
money, property, checks, credits or any representative of value
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00),
nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); or by imprisonment in
the county jail for a term of not more than thirty (30) days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
Laws 1916, c. 26, p. 56, § 4.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-944
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-944 cover?
Section 21-944 ("Slot machines - Setting up, operating or conducting Punishment") 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 § 21-944?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-944 apply to my situation?
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