Oklahoma § 21-956 - Permitting gambling in building or on grounds
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-956 — Permitting gambling in building or on grounds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-956. Permitting gambling in building or on grounds
Every person who shall permit any gaming table, bank, or gaming
device prohibited by this article, to be set up or used for the
purpose of gambling in any house, building, shed, shelter, booth,
lot or other premises to him belonging, or by him occupied, or of
which he has, at the time, possession or control, shall be, on
conviction thereof, adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor, and punished
by a fine not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), nor less than
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail
for a term not exceeding six (6) months nor less than thirty (30)
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the
court.
R.L.1910, § 2502.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-956
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-956 cover?
Section 21-956 ("Permitting gambling in building or on grounds") 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 § 21-956?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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