It is hereby made the duty of the district attorney, sheriff, constable, policeman, and all other peace officers and enforcement officers to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this act, and the word "enforce" is hereby construed to mean all duties of such officers relating to the giving of information the filing of complaints and informations, the arrests of such offenders and the prosecution thereof, the giving of information and proceeding according to law against any property used for such purposes, and all duties in connection with the prosecution of such offenders; and any such officer who knowingly or willfully neglects, fails or refuses to enforce any of the provisions of this act shall be removed from office and disqualified to hold any office of profit or trust within the State of Oklahoma for a period of two (2) years from the date of the conviction. The district court is hereby given original jurisdiction to hear, try and determine said cause when such charge or accusation is presented or filed as now provided by law.

Laws 1916, HB 2, c. 26, p. 58, § 9, emerg. eff. January 29, 1916.