Oklahoma § 36-402 - Persons prohibited from engaging in business of insurance

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-402 — Persons prohibited from engaging in business of insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-402. Persons prohibited from engaging in business of insurance

- Exception - Penalty.

A. No person who has been convicted of any criminal felony

involving dishonesty or a breach of trust, or who has been convicted

of an offense under Section 1033 of Title 18 of the United States

Code, shall engage or participate in the business of insurance in

this state or do any of the acts of an insurance business as set

forth in Section 4 of this act.

B. A person described in subsection A of this section may

engage in the business of insurance or participate in such business

if such person has the written consent of the Insurance

Commissioner.

C. A person who violates subsection A of this section or any

rule promulgated pursuant thereto is subject to a civil penalty of

not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for each act of

violation and for each day of violation.

D. The business of insurance includes title insurers for

purposes of the Crimes by or Affecting Persons Engaged in the

Business of Insurance Act.

Added by Laws 2008, c. 184, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-402

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-402 cover?

Section 36-402 ("Persons prohibited from engaging in business of insurance") 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 § 36-402?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 36-402 apply to my situation?

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