Oklahoma § 64-1097 - Unauthorized camp — Violations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 64-1097 — Unauthorized camp — Violations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64-1097. Unauthorized camp — Violations
A. As used in this section, “unauthorized camp” means any tent,
shelter, or bedding constructed or arranged for the purpose of or in
such a way to permit overnight use on a property not designated as a
campsite.
B. Persons may not use state-owned lands for the purposes of
establishing an unauthorized camp.
C. Any person who violates the provisions of this section
shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment in the
county jail not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. However, a person who commits a first violation
of this section shall be issued a warning, and a citation may not be
issued unless the person refuses any assistance offered to them by
the arresting officer. Such assistance may include, but is not
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limited to, transportation to a shelter, food pantry, or other place
where resources are made available to assist the indigent and
homeless.
Added by Laws 2024, c. 175, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 1096 of this title to avoid
duplication in numbering.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 64-1097
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 64-1097 cover?
Section 64-1097 ("Unauthorized camp — Violations") 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 § 64-1097?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 64-1097 apply to my situation?
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