Oklahoma § 66-51 - Power to enter upon lands
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 66-51 — Power to enter upon lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-51. Power to enter upon lands
Every railroad corporation incorporated under this article, and
any railroad corporation authorized to construct, operate or
maintain a railroad within this state, has power and is authorized
to enter upon any land for the purpose of examining and surveying
its railroad, and to take, hold and appropriate so much real estate
as may be necessary for the location, construction and convenient
use of its road, including all necessary grounds for buildings,
stations, workshops, depots, machine shops, switches, sidetracks,
turntables, snow defences and water stations; all material for the
construction of such road and its appurtenances, and the right-ofway over adjacent land sufficient to enable such corporation to
construct and repair its road and the right to conduct water to its
water stations, and to construct and maintain proper drains, and may
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 66. Railroads
obtain the right to such real estate by purchase or condemnation in
the manner provided by the law.
R.L. 1910, § 1397.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 66-51
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 66-51 cover?
Section 66-51 ("Power to enter upon lands") 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 § 66-51?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 66-51 apply to my situation?
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