Oklahoma § 28-5 - Penalty for charging fees on pensions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 28-5 — Penalty for charging fees on pensions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-5. Penalty for charging fees on pensions
No person authorized to administer oaths, shall be allowed to
charge any discharged soldier or seaman, or widow, orphan or legal
representative thereof, any fee for administering any oath or the
giving of any certificate for the procuring of any pension, bounty,
or back pay, nor for administering any oath or oaths and giving the
certificate required upon any voucher for collection of periodical
dues from the pension agent for any services rendered in perfecting
any voucher; and any such officer who may charge any fee for any
such services shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and fined in
any sum not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) nor more than Twenty-five
Dollars ($25.00).
R.L. 1910, § 3222.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 28-5
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 28-5 cover?
Section 28-5 ("Penalty for charging fees on pensions") 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 § 28-5?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 28-5" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 28-5 apply to my situation?
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