Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-396.33
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Cremation without license and permit a felony
Official statutory text
Disposing of the body of a deceased person by cremation or other
similar means, within the State of Oklahoma, except in a crematory
duly licensed as provided for in Section 25 of this act and under a
special permit for cremation issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1-329.1 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes,
is hereby declared to be a Class D1 felony offense. Any person who
violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be
guilty of a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punished by
imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section
20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 394
similar means, within the State of Oklahoma, except in a crematory
duly licensed as provided for in Section 25 of this act and under a
special permit for cremation issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 1-329.1 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes,
is hereby declared to be a Class D1 felony offense. Any person who
violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be
guilty of a Class D1 felony offense and shall be punished by
imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section
20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 394
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