Oklahoma § 3-61 - Municipalities may acquire and operate airports - Eminent
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 3-61 — Municipalities may acquire and operate airports - Eminent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-61. Municipalities may acquire and operate airports - Eminent
domain - Bonds.
Every municipal corporation within this state shall have the
right and power to acquire, own, operate, improve and maintain,
within or without the corporate limits of such municipal
corporation, real estate, buildings, improvements and facilities for
aviation airports and rights-of-way therefor. For such purposes
every municipal corporation shall have the power to exercise the
right of eminent domain within or without the corporate limits of
such municipal corporation. For any and all of such purposes in
order to carry out the same they shall have the power and authority
to issue and sell bonds under and by virtue of the Constitution of
this state, bearing interest not to exceed six percent (6%) per
annum, maturing within twenty-five (25) years, and issued in the
manner and form provided by law.
Laws 1945, p. 20, § 1.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 3-61
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 3-61 cover?
Section 3-61 ("Municipalities may acquire and operate airports - Eminent") 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 § 3-61?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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