Oklahoma § 21-984 - Dealing in gambling devices
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-984 — Dealing in gambling devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-984. Dealing in gambling devices
A. Dealing in gambling devices is manufacturing, transferring
or possessing with intent to transfer any gambling device or
subassembly or essential part thereof.
B. Any person dealing in gambling devices shall be guilty of a
Class D1 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as provided for
in subsections B through F of Section 20N of this title, or a fine
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
of not more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1975, c. 283, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1975. Amended by Laws
1997, c. 133, § 272, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c.
5, § 175, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 393, eff. Jan. 1,
2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 272 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-984
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-984 cover?
Section 21-984 ("Dealing in gambling devices") 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 § 21-984?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 21-984 apply to my situation?
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