Oklahoma § 4-85.11 - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-85.11 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-85.11. Penalties
If any person unlawfully takes up or conceals an estray, or
fails to comply with the provisions of this act, such person so
offending shall be guilty of the felony of larceny of domestic
animals, a Class D3 felony offense, and shall be punished by
imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section
20P of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 165, § 11. Amended by Laws 1974, c. 29, § 5,
emerg. eff. April 11, 1974; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 121, eff. July 1,
1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 642, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 121 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-85.11
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-85.11 cover?
Section 4-85.11 ("Penalties") 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 § 4-85.11?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 4-85.11 apply to my situation?
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