Oklahoma § 52-273 - Waste defined - Regulations to prevent
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-273 — Waste defined - Regulations to prevent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-273. Waste defined - Regulations to prevent
The term "waste" as used herein, in addition to its ordinary
meaning, shall include economic waste, underground waste, surface
waste, and waste incident to the production of crude oil or
petroleum in excess of transportation or marketing facilities or
reasonable market demands. The Corporation Commission shall have
authority to make rules and regulations for the prevention of such
wastes, and for the protection of all freshwater strata, and oil and
gas bearing strata, encountered in any well drilled for oil.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 25, § 3, emerg. eff. Feb. 11, 1915.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-273
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-273 cover?
Section 52-273 ("Waste defined - Regulations to prevent") 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 § 52-273?
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