Oklahoma § 82-895 - Certain municipal annexations prohibited
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-895 — Certain municipal annexations prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-895. Certain municipal annexations prohibited
Municipalities are prohibited from annexing property which is
covered by any body of water subject to the control of the Grand
River Dam Authority or from annexing any property located within one
thousand (1,000) feet of the high water mark of such body of water,
without prior approval of the Grand River Dam Authority Board of
Directors. Provided, however, municipalities may annex property by
crossing a body of water if the property has been improved with a
bridge or similar permanent structure.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 240, § 5, emerg. eff. May 23, 1997. Amended
by Laws 2003, c. 459, § 7.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-895
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-895 cover?
Section 82-895 ("Certain municipal annexations prohibited") 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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