A number of states have stamp acts on their books, including Oklahoma. A stamp act is a law that requires a buyer or seller to pay a tax to the state in certain types of transactions. The tax is paid and the stamp is affixed to the merchandise being sold.
In Wagoner, all controlled substances, including marijuana, are subject to this tax. Failure to pay the Oklahoma drug tax stamp is a serious offense. Okla. Stat. tit. 68 § 450.2
FAQ: Oklahoma Drug Tax Stamp
Because the possession and sale of controlled substances is for the most part, illegal, people usually fail to pay the Oklahoma drug tax stamp.
The violation of the stamp act is almost always charged along with possession or sale of an illegal controlled substance.
While the stamp act is aimed at “dealers,” under the Oklahoma statute, a “dealer” can be anyone in possession of a controlled substance as well as someone who is distributing the substance.
For example, possession of more than 42.5 grams of marijuana is sufficient to be declared a “dealer” under the statute. Okla. Stat. tit. 68 § 450.1
Penalties for No Oklahoma Drug Tax Stamp
Violation of the drug stamp act is no simple matter.
If found guilty, you must pay the tax amount and a civil penalty. You may also serve a five-year prison sentence and pay a fine of up to $10,000. Okla. Stat. tit. 68 § 450.8
Additional criminal prosecution in Wagoner is possible, depending on the situation.
Initial Strategy Session: Wagoner Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are under investigation or have been charged with the crime of no Oklahoma drug tax stamp, talk to an experienced Wagoner criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Do not wait and do not speak to the police. Remember that everything that you say to them can and will be used against you.
For a low-cost consultation, call Wirth Law Office – Wagoner at 918-485-0335.
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