Oklahoma § 27-1 - State lands subject to right of eminent domain

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 27-1 — State lands subject to right of eminent domain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27-1. State lands subject to right of eminent domain

The lands set apart for the use and benefit of the State of

Oklahoma for public schools, for public buildings and educational

institutions, either by congressional enactment or executive

reservation, are hereby declared to be subject to the right of

eminent domain in behalf of any public enterprises now authorized by

law to condemn private property for sewers, railroads, side tracks,

station grounds and other municipal or corporate public uses, and

all of the laws of this state with reference to the taking of

private property for public use are hereby made applicable to the

said lands.

R.L. 1910, § 3183. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 117, § 1.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 27-1

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 27-1 cover?

Section 27-1 ("State lands subject to right of eminent domain") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 27-1?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 27-1 apply to my situation?

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