Oklahoma § 21-972 - Slot machines and punch boards declared gambling devices Public nuisance - Abatement
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§ 21-972. Slot machines and punch boards declared gambling devices Public nuisance - Abatement
Every slot machine and every punch board as defined in this act,
is hereby declared to be per se a gambling device, and each is
hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the same may be abated
in manner as provided for the abatement of a public nuisance under
Chapter 58, Oklahoma Statutes 1931.
Laws 1939, p. 10, § 9.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-972 cover?
Section 21-972 ("Slot machines and punch boards declared gambling devices Public nuisance - Abatement") 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.
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