Oklahoma § 61-18 - Liability of contractor after completion of contract work
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-18 — Liability of contractor after completion of contract work, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-18. Liability of contractor after completion of contract work
Whenever any public officer shall, under the laws of the State
of Oklahoma, enter into a contract for the purpose of constructing
any highway or turnpike, the contractor or supplier of materials
shall not be liable for damages arising out of torts involving
injury to persons or damage to property occurring after completion
of such contract work and any applicable maintenance obligation and
acceptance thereof by such public officer, if all contractual
provisions and specifications imposed by state and federal agencies
have been complied with by said contractor or supplier of materials.
Provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall apply to
any cause of action on behalf of the contracting public agency.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 51, § 1, emerg. eff. Mar. 15, 1972.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-18
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-18 cover?
Section 61-18 ("Liability of contractor after completion of contract work") 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 § 61-18?
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