Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments

Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-274: Selling appointments to office

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who solicits, accepts, or promises to receive payment or reward for appointing someone to public office or a subordinate position is punishable by county jail time up to one year and/or fines up to $1,000.

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