Oklahoma § 52-118 - Bribery - Accepting bribe - Punishment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-118 — Bribery - Accepting bribe - Punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-118. Bribery - Accepting bribe - Punishment
Any member of the Commission, Proration Umpire, assistant,
deputy, agent or employee of the Proration Umpire, Proration
Attorney, or any agent or employee of the Commission who asks,
receives or agrees to receive any gift or gratuity upon any
agreement or understanding that his acts or conduct with respect to
(a) enforcing any provision of this act or of any order, rule, or
regulation of the Commission made under or in pursuance of this act,
or (b) the discharge of any duty by any such officer or person
imposed upon him by the provisions of this act, or by any order,
rule, or regulation of the Commission issued and promulgated under
the provisions of this act, shall be influenced thereby shall be
guilty of a Class C2 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as
provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20M of Title 21
of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 52. Oil and Gas
Added by Laws 1933, c. 131, p. 296, § 35, emerg. eff. April 10,
1933. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 495, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws
1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 360, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c.
486, § 275, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 495 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-118
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-118 cover?
Section 52-118 ("Bribery - Accepting bribe - Punishment") 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 § 52-118?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 52-118" (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 § 52-118 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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