Oklahoma § 61-131 - Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine
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§ 61-131. Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine
No contract shall be split into partial contracts for the
purpose of avoiding the requirements of this act. All such partial
contracts shall be void. Any person who knowingly violates the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works
provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not
more than one (1) year, or by a fine of not more than One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 298, § 31, operative Aug. 1, 1974. Amended
by Laws 1979, c. 28, § 2, emerg. eff. April 3, 1979; Laws 1998, c.
365, § 5, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 363, § 13, emerg. eff.
June 6, 2000; Laws 2006, c. 78, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2006,
c. 271, § 26, eff. July 1, 2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-131
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-131 cover?
Section 61-131 ("Splitting of contracts - Punishment and fine") 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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