What is the classification of a person who willfully misquotes requirements of state law regarding the disposal or burial of deceased persons?

The classification of a person who willfully misquotes the requirements of state law regarding the disposal or burial of deceased persons as a misdemeanor is notable for several reasons. In Oklahoma, a misdemeanor typically involves less severe offenses compared to felonies and is often punishable by fines or a short term of imprisonment.

In this context, willfully misquoting legal requirements related to burials or disposals undermines the integrity of professional practices and can negatively impact public trust in funeral services. Classifying this behavior as a misdemeanor reflects the state’s recognition of the seriousness of misrepresenting legal obligations in the funeral industry, while also allowing some flexibility for penalties that do not rise to the level of a felony.

This classification aligns with Oklahoma's approach to regulating professional conduct in the funeral sector, ensuring that those who violate laws do so at a level that appropriately corresponds to the potential harm caused by their actions without resorting to harsher felony classifications, which are reserved for more egregious offenses.