Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments

Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-1162: Purchasing dead body

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is a Class D1 felony to purchase or receive a human dead body (except for burial purposes) knowing it was illegally removed, punishable by imprisonment and/or fine up to $500.

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