Oklahoma § 74-3114 - State officials and employees prohibited from soliciting
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-3114 — State officials and employees prohibited from soliciting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-3114. State officials and employees prohibited from soliciting
or accepting contributions for candidates.
No elected or appointed state official, his employees or others
in behalf and for said elected or appointed state official, shall,
directly or indirectly, solicit or accept contributions from
employees in said department or agency for the benefit of or in
behalf of any person who is a candidate for other political office.
(a) Violation of this section, upon resolution of the
Legislature or either house thereof, shall be prosecuted by the
appropriate district attorney, provided the appropriate district
attorney shall have authority on his own motion to prosecute said
violation in the absence of legislative resolution.
Upon conviction for violation of this section, the
state official or any employee adjudged guilty, shall be immediately
removed from office or position and shall be subject to bond
forfeiture or so much thereof as necessary to reimburse the State of
Oklahoma for monies wrongfully expended because of said violation.
In event the Legislature or the appropriate District Attorney fails
to act within a reasonable time, then any citizen taxpayer may
institute suit and upon successful prosecution of the violation,
like penalties are to attach.
Laws 1974, c. 293, § 5, emerg. eff. May 29, 1974.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-3114
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-3114 cover?
Section 74-3114 ("State officials and employees prohibited from soliciting") 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 § 74-3114?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 74-3114 apply to my situation?
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