Oklahoma § 41-40 - Forfeiture of lease - Release from record - Penalty
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 41-40 — Forfeiture of lease - Release from record - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-40. Forfeiture of lease - Release from record - Penalty
When any lease on land heretofore or hereafter taken shall have
become forfeited, it shall be the duty of the lessee, his, her, or
their heirs, successors, assigns or legal representatives, within
sixty (60) days from the date this act shall take effect, if such
forfeiture occurs prior thereto, and within sixty (60) days from
date of forfeiture of any and all other leases, to have such leases
released from record in the county where such land is situated,
without cost to the owner or owners thereof; and upon failure to
make such release, the owner or owners of the land under lease may
notify in writing the holder of the record title to such lease, that
the same has become forfeited and demand a release of record of such
lease, as herein provided; and if the owner or holder of such lease,
or the officer, agent, or other persons whose duty it is to release
such lease, shall fail or neglect to release same within thirty (30)
days after demand to release has been made in writing, he shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a
fine of not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
Laws 1915, c. 248, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 41-40
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 41-40 cover?
Section 41-40 ("Forfeiture of lease - Release from record - Penalty") 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 § 41-40?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 41-40 apply to my situation?
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