Oklahoma § 8-186 - Ingress to and egress from certain cemeteries
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 8-186 — Ingress to and egress from certain cemeteries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-186. Ingress to and egress from certain cemeteries
Any cemetery in this state consisting of ten or more grave
spaces, lots, crypts or niches, including but not limited to,
locations on property held in fee title, by leasehold, estate or
easement by the state, any county, municipality, district, religious
or fraternal organization, corporation, nonprofit corporation,
partnership, association, individual or trust or charitable or
eleemosynary institution, shall be allowed sufficient ingress to and
egress from such cemetery by allowing the establishment of streets,
roads or other public rights-of-way for such purpose. Such entity
shall further allow sufficient ingress to and egress from any grave
space, lot, crypt or niche within the cemetery by allowing
sufficient access to any portion of the cemetery for such purpose.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 90, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 8-186
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 8-186 cover?
Section 8-186 ("Ingress to and egress from certain cemeteries") 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 § 8-186?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 8-186 apply to my situation?
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