Oklahoma § 52-63 - Penalty for violations

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-63 — Penalty for violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52-63. Penalty for violations

Any person, co-partnership, or corporation, its agent or

employee, violating any of the provisions of this article, or any

order of the competent courts of this state, or the Corporation

Commission, pursuant to the jurisdiction conferred by this article,

shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined a sum of not less than One

Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), nor more than Five Thousand Dollars

($5,000.00), or imprisonment for not less than six (6) months, nor

more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment for each

and every violation of this article; but in case the monthly runs or

takings or transportations of oil shall average so as to be without

discrimination, as herein provided, the transactions of any

particular day, week, or portion of a month shall be disregarded;

and the competent court of the county in which the omission or

commission which is a violation of this article, has occurred, shall

have jurisdiction of an action under the penal code for the

punishment thereof; and said penalties shall not be exclusive of

civil liability.

R.L. 1910, § 4315.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-63

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-63 cover?

Section 52-63 ("Penalty for violations") 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 § 52-63?

A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 52-63" (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 § 52-63 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.

Sources & Verification

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