Oklahoma § 59-396.33 - Cremation without license and permit a felony
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-396.33 — Cremation without license and permit a felony, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-396.33. Cremation without license and permit a felony
Disposing of the body of a deceased person by cremation or other
similar means, within the State of Oklahoma, except in a crematory
duly licensed as provided for in Section 25 of this act and under a
special permit for cremation issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1-329.1 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes,
is hereby declared to be a Class D1 felony offense. Any person who
violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be
guilty of a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punished by
imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section
20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 3, § 333, operative July 1, 1963.
Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 521, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2003,
c. 57, § 26, emerg. eff. April 10, 2003. Renumbered from § 1-333 of
Title 63 by Laws 2003, c. 57, § 31, emerg. eff. April 10, 2003.
Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 534, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 521 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-396.33
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-396.33 cover?
Section 59-396.33 ("Cremation without license and permit a felony") 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.
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