Oklahoma § 21-950 - Officers receiving consideration for protection against
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-950 — Officers receiving consideration for protection against, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-950. Officers receiving consideration for protection against
arrest or conviction - Issuance of license, permit, etc.,
prohibited.
Any state, county, city, or township officer, or other person
who shall hold for, receive or collect any money, or other valuable
consideration, either for his own or the public use, for and with
the understanding that he will aid, exempt or otherwise assist said
person from arrest or conviction for a violation of any of the
provisions of this article, or who shall issue, deliver or cause to
be delivered to any person or persons, any license, permit, or other
privileges, giving or pretending to give, any authority or right to
any person or persons, to carry on, conduct, open or cause to be
opened, any game or games which are forbidden or prohibited by any
of the provisions of Sections 941 through 953 of this title shall,
upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a Class D3 felony offense and
shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B
through F of Section 20P of this title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Added by Laws 1916, c. 26, p. 59, § 10, emerg. eff. Jan. 29, 1916.
Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 269, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025,
c. 486, § 671, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 269 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-950
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-950 cover?
Section 21-950 ("Officers receiving consideration for protection against") 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 § 21-950?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-950 apply to my situation?
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