Oklahoma § 17-159.11 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-159.11 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-159.11. Definitions
As used in this act:
(a) "Water Transportation Company" means any person carrying
water for compensation through a water transportation line.
(b) "Water Transportation Line" means a pipe or canal or
combination thereof and facilities and appliances thereto used for
the purpose of transporting or carrying water therein. It includes
the plural lines and extensions thereof. It does not include lines
and facilities for retail distribution or sale of water or lines and
facilities of nonprofit rural water corporations.
(c) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, or
corporation.
(d) A water transportation company shall be considered to be a
public utility and all laws, rules and regulations applicable to a
public utility be applicable to a water transportation company and
be subject to continuing supervision.
Laws 1969, c. 109, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 1969.
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