Oklahoma § 68-238 - Conduct of business or activities without license or
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-238 — Conduct of business or activities without license or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-238. Conduct of business or activities without license or
permit.
Any person, association, or corporation required to obtain a
license or permit by any state tax law, or by other law which the
Tax Commission is required to enforce, who shall, without obtaining
such license or permit, conduct the business or carry on the
activities required to be licensed, shall be guilty, upon
conviction, of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by the imposition
of a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or
shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more
than one (1) year; and, upon complaint of the Tax Commission shall
be enjoined from further operating or conducting such business until
such license or permit has been procured.
The venue for prosecutions arising pursuant to the provisions of
this section shall be in the district court of any county in which
such business activities are transacted.
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 220, § 2, operative July 1, 1984.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-238
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-238 cover?
Section 68-238 ("Conduct of business or activities without license or") 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 § 68-238?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 68-238 apply to my situation?
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