Oklahoma § 62-81 - Penalty for violation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 62-81 — Penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-81. Penalty for violation
Any official or employee thereof or any member or employee of
any state board or state commission who shall fail, neglect or
refuse to comply with the requirements of Section two (2) hereof, or
any other provision of this act, shall forfeit and pay to the use of
the State of Oklahoma the sum of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) per
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day for each and every day that he shall so fail, neglect or refuse
to comply with requirements of said act, and shall forfeit and be
removed from office; and any such official who shall issue, sign,
attest or utter any false or illegal voucher against any monies
deposited, as in this act provided, shall be liable to the state on
his official bond for a sum double in amount of any such illegal or
fraudulent voucher, and shall be deemed guilty of a Class D1 felony
offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine in
a sum of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than
One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and by imprisonment as provided for
in subsections B through F of Section 20N of Title 21 of the
Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 238, § 9. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, §
518, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 376, eff.
July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 544, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 518 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 62-81
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 62-81 cover?
Section 62-81 ("Penalty for violation") 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 § 62-81?
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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 § 62-81 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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