Oklahoma § 62-481 - Purchase of county warrants by officer prohibited

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 62-481 — Purchase of county warrants by officer prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 62-481. Purchase of county warrants by officer prohibited

No officer of any county shall directly or indirectly contract

for or purchase any warrant issued by the county of which he is an

officer at any discount whatever, upon the sum due thereon; and if

any such officer shall so purchase or contract to purchase any such

warrant he shall not be allowed in settlement the amount of said

warrant or any part thereof, but shall forfeit the full amount due

thereon, to be recovered by civil action in the suit of the state

for the use of the county.

R.L.1910, § 7434.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 62-481

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 62-481 cover?

Section 62-481 ("Purchase of county warrants by officer prohibited") 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 § 62-481?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 62-481 apply to my situation?

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