Oklahoma § 69-1209 - Removal of structures by highway commission
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 69-1209 — Removal of structures by highway commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-1209. Removal of structures by highway commission
The Commission, its officers, agents, servants and employees
shall have authority to physically remove any such sign, post, thing
or structure, gasoline pump, driveway canopy, fence, signpost and
building; and if the owner of any such driveway canopy, gasoline
pump, or building, thing or structure fails to remove the same
within a reasonable time after written demand for the removal
thereof has been made upon him by registered mail or personal
service, the Commission, its officers, agents, servants and
employees may physically tear down and remove such building, canopy,
or pump, and for such purpose may enter upon private property to the
extent necessary to accomplish the removal. Neither the state nor
the Commission or its agents, servants, officers and employees shall
be liable for any damage caused or sustained by reason of the
abatement and removal of any such nuisance.
Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1209, operative July 1, 1968.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 69-1209
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 69-1209 cover?
Section 69-1209 ("Removal of structures by highway commission") 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 § 69-1209?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 69-1209 apply to my situation?
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