§ 1550.41. Definitions--Offenses--Penalties
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 21. Crimes and PunishmentsEffective: November 1, 2019
Effective: November 1, 2019
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1550.41
§ 1550.41. Definitions--Offenses--Penalties
which by its format, is capable of leading a person to believe said document, card, or certificate has been issued for the purpose of identifying the person named thereon, but shall not include any printed form which, on its face, conspicuously bears the term “NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION” in not less than six-point type.
1. To purchase an identification document, identification card, or identification certificate which bears altered or fictitious information concerning the date of birth, sex, height, eye color, weight, a fictitious or forged name or signature or a photograph of any person, other than the person named thereon;
2. To display or cause or permit to be displayed or to knowingly possess an identification document, identification card or identification certificate which bears altered or fictitious information concerning the date of birth, sex, height, eye color, weight, or fictitious or forged name or signature or a photograph of any person, other than the person named thereon;
4. To use the “Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma” or facsimile thereof, on any identification document, identification card, or identification certificate which is not issued by an entity of this state or political subdivision thereof, or by the United States. Provided, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the use of the “Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma” for authorized advertising, including, but not limited to, business cards, calling cards and stationery.
1. To create, publish or otherwise manufacture an identification document, identification card or identification certificate or facsimile thereof, or to create, manufacture or possess an engraved plate or other such device for the printing of an identification document, identification card or identification certificate or facsimile thereof, which purports to identify the bearer of such document, card, or certificate whether or not intended for use as identification, and includes, but is not limited to, documents, cards, and certificates purporting to be driver licenses, nondriver identification cards, birth certificates, social security cards, and employee identification cards, except as authorized by state or federal law;
2. To sell or offer for sale an identification document, identification card, or identification certificate or facsimile thereof, which purports to identify the bearer of such document, card, or certificate whether or not intended for use as identification, and includes, but is not limited to, documents, cards, and certificates purporting to be driver licenses, nondriver identification cards, birth certificates, social security cards, and employee identification cards, except as authorized by state or federal law; or
2. The violation of any of the provisions of subsection C of this section shall constitute a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or a term of imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not to exceed seven (7) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
E. Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the chief administrator of a federal or state law enforcement, military, or intelligence agency may request the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or State Commissioner of Health to authorize the issuance of an identification document, identification card, or identification certificate within the scope of their authority which would otherwise be a violation of this section, to identify a law enforcement officer or agent as another person for the sole purpose of aiding in a criminal investigation or a military or intelligence operation. A person displaying or possessing such identification shall not be prosecuted for a violation of this section. Upon termination of the investigation or operation, the person to whom such identification document, identification card or identification certificate was issued shall return such identification to the Department of Public Safety or State Department of Health, as appropriate.
Credits
Laws 1987, c. 224, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1992, c. 116, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 376, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 268, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 86, § 1, emerg. eff. April 17, 2002; Laws 2008, c. 128, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2019, c. 184, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 1550.41, OK ST T. 21 § 1550.41
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 378 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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