Oklahoma § 82-572 - Regulations to protect works - Enforcement - Penalty
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-572 — Regulations to protect works - Enforcement - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-572. Regulations to protect works - Enforcement - Penalty
Where necessary in order to secure the best results from the
execution and operation of the plans of the district, or to prevent
damage to the district by the deterioration or misuse, or by the
pollution of the waters, of any water course therein, the board of
directors may make regulations for and may prescribe the manner of
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights
building bridges, roads, or fences or other works in, into, along or
across any channel, reservoir, or other construction; and may
prescribe the manner in which ditches or other works shall be
adjusted to or connected with the works of the district or any
watercourse therein.
The construction of any works in a manner harmful to the
district or to any water course therein, and in a manner contrary to
that specified by the directors, shall be a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The directors shall have authority to
enforce by mandamus or otherwise all necessary regulations made by
them and authorized by this act, and may remove any harmful
construction or may close any opening improperly made. Any person,
corporation or municipality willfully failing to comply with such
regulations shall be liable for all damages caused by such failure
and for the cost of renewing any construction damaged or destroyed.
Laws 1923-24, c. 139, p. 171, § 20.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-572
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-572 cover?
Section 82-572 ("Regulations to protect works - Enforcement - Penalty") 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.
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