Oklahoma § 45-37 - Withdrawal of person's from dangerous mine - Violations Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-37 — Withdrawal of person's from dangerous mine - Violations Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-37. Withdrawal of person's from dangerous mine - Violations Penalties
The Chief Mine Inspector or assistant mine inspector is
authorized to temporarily withdraw all persons from a dangerous mine
or portion thereof. Any owner, operator, lessee or agent who
impedes, hinders, or obstructs, either directly or indirectly, the
Chief Mine Inspector or assistant mine inspector from carrying out
duties required by this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for not
more than thirty (30) days, or both.
Any mine employee who neglects to comply with an order of the
Chief Mine Inspector or assistant mine inspector temporarily
withdrawing persons from the mine, upon conviction, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than
thirty (30) days, or both.
Amended by Laws 1982, c. 296, § 11.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-37
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-37 cover?
Section 45-37 ("Withdrawal of person's from dangerous mine - Violations Penalties") 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 § 45-37?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 45-37 apply to my situation?
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