Oklahoma § 68-242 - False entries or neglect to make entries - Penalty Venue
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 68-242 — False entries or neglect to make entries - Penalty Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-242. False entries or neglect to make entries - Penalty Venue
Any person, whether acting for himself or for any other person,
who willfully makes any false entry or who fails to make any entry
which it is his duty to make in any book, ledger, or account
required by the provisions of this title or any state tax law to be
kept, 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 sentenced to the county
jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or both.
The venue of all prosecutions arising pursuant to the provisions
of this section shall be in the district court of the county in
which such person resides, or if such person is not a resident of
this state, any county in which such person does business or
maintains an established place of business.
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 220, § 6, operative July 1, 1984.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 68-242
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 68-242 cover?
Section 68-242 ("False entries or neglect to make entries - Penalty Venue") 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 § 68-242?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 68-242 apply to my situation?
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