2017 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
§21-275. Reward for making appointment or deputation.

Universal Citation: 21 OK Stat § 21-275 (2017)

Any public officer who, for any gratuity or reward, appoints another person to a public office, or permits another person to exercise, perform or discharge any of the prerogatives or duties of his office, shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years, and by a fine of not less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) or more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); and in addition thereto the public officer forfeits office.

R.L. 1910, § 2158. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 159, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 79, eff. July 1, 1999.

NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 159 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.

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