2014 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
§21-1290.20. Penalty for refusal to submit or falsification.
PENALTY FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT OR FALSIFICATION
It shall be unlawful for any sheriff or designee to fail or refuse to accept an application for a handgun license as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or to fail or refuse to process or submit the completed application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within the time prescribed by paragraph 8 of Section 1290.12 of this title, or to falsify or knowingly allow any person to falsify any information, documentation, fingerprint or photograph submitted with a handgun application. Any violation shall, upon conviction, be a misdemeanor. There is a presumption that the sheriff has acted in good faith to comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and any alleged violation of the provisions of this section shall require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 39, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
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