Oklahoma § 21-983 - Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-983 — Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-983. Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling
A. Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling is
intentionally:
1. Granting the use or allowing the continued use of a place as
a gambling place; or
2. Permitting another to set up a gambling device for use in a
place under the offender's control.
B. Any person permitting premises to be used for commercial
gambling shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person found guilty
of a second offense under this section shall be punished by
imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year or by
a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
Laws 1975, c. 283, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1975.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-983
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-983 cover?
Section 21-983 ("Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling") 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 § 21-983?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-983 apply to my situation?
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