Oklahoma § 59-1457 - License required
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1457 — License required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-1457. License required
It shall be unlawful for any person, including a city, county or
state employee, to administer polygraph or other examinations
utilizing instrumentation for the purpose of detecting deception or
verifying truth of statements or to attempt to hold himself out as a
polygraph examiner or to refer to himself by any other title which
would indicate or which is intended to indicate or calculated to
mislead members of the public into believing that he is qualified to
apply instrumentation to detect deception or to verify truth of
statements without first securing a license as herein provided.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 140, § 7, emerg. eff. May 17, 1971. Amended
by Laws 1981, c. 321, § 2; Laws 1996, c. 23, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-1457
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1457 cover?
Section 59-1457 ("License required") 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 § 59-1457?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1457" (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 § 59-1457 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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