Oklahoma § 17-159.11 - Definitions

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-159.11 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17-159.11. Definitions

As used in this act:

(a) "Water Transportation Company" means any person carrying

water for compensation through a water transportation line.

(b) "Water Transportation Line" means a pipe or canal or

combination thereof and facilities and appliances thereto used for

the purpose of transporting or carrying water therein. It includes

the plural lines and extensions thereof. It does not include lines

and facilities for retail distribution or sale of water or lines and

facilities of nonprofit rural water corporations.

(c) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, or

corporation.

(d) A water transportation company shall be considered to be a

public utility and all laws, rules and regulations applicable to a

public utility be applicable to a water transportation company and

be subject to continuing supervision.

Laws 1969, c. 109, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1969.

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