Oklahoma § 74-602
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-602, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-602.
Filing in office of Secretary of State.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
Every official bond in effect on the effective date of this act
shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, within ten
(10) days after the effective date of this act, and it shall be the
duty of any officer, department, board, commission, institution, or
agency of the state having custody of any official bond on the
effective date of this act to transmit it to the office of the
Secretary of State within said ten-day period. If any such bond be
not filed within said time, the officer or employee for whom or on
whose behalf the said bond was executed shall be deemed not to have
complied with the statute, rule, regulations, requirement or order
requiring said officer or employee to be bonded; provided, that
nothing herein shall be construed as preventing a recovery on said
bond, against the surety or sureties, in the same manner as if the
said bond had been properly filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State.
Laws 1953, p. 424, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-602
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-602 cover?
Section 74-602 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 § 74-602?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-602" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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 § 74-602 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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