Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-2
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-2, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 21, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 21,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Criminal acts are only those prescribed - "This code"
Official statutory text
defined.
No act or omission shall be deemed criminal or punishable except
as prescribed or authorized by this code. The words "this code" as
used in the "penal code" shall be construed to mean "Statutes of
this State."
No act or omission shall be deemed criminal or punishable except
as prescribed or authorized by this code. The words "this code" as
used in the "penal code" shall be construed to mean "Statutes of
this State."
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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