Oklahoma § 82-1281 - Conflict of interest
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1281 — Conflict of interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-1281. Conflict of interest
Except for contracts of employment, directors and employees
shall not have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any
contract entered into by the district. Directors and employees
shall not receive any bonus, gratuity or bribe. They shall not
spend funds of the district, directly or indirectly, for political
purposes or political educational purposes, shall not engage in
political campaigns in the name of the district, and shall not
permit any property of the district to be used for any such purpose.
Any violation of this section shall be a Class D1 felony offense and
shall work a forfeiture of office or employment and shall be
punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00),
or by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of
Section 20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or both.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 249, § 16. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 353, §
8, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 596, eff. July 1,
1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 432, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws
2025, c. 486, § 588, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 596 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-1281
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1281 cover?
Section 82-1281 ("Conflict of interest") 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 § 82-1281?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 82-1281 apply to my situation?
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