Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-278
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Refusal to surrender books to successor
Official statutory text
Every person who having been an executive officer of this state,
wrongfully refuses to surrender the official seal or any of the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 184
books and papers appertaining to his office, to his successor, who
has been duly elected or appointed, and has duly qualified, and has
demanded the surrender of the books and papers of such office is
guilty of a misdemeanor.
wrongfully refuses to surrender the official seal or any of the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 184
books and papers appertaining to his office, to his successor, who
has been duly elected or appointed, and has duly qualified, and has
demanded the surrender of the books and papers of such office is
guilty of a misdemeanor.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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