Oklahoma § 17-160.17 - Inspection of records

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-160.17 — Inspection of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17-160.17. Inspection of records

A. Any landowner who has, through a lease, easement, or other

arrangement, allowed a wind turbine foundation to be placed on the

property of the landowner and who is paid based on the amount of

electrical energy produced from the conversion of wind energy shall

have the right to inspect the records of the owner or operator of

the wind turbine or wind energy facility for the purposes of

confirming the accuracy of any payments made to the landowner within

the past twenty-four (24) months.

B. The owner or operator of any wind turbine or wind energy

facility, any portion of which is located in this state, upon

request of a landowner with the right to inspect records as set

forth in subsection A of this section and within a reasonable time,

but no more than once per calendar year, shall make available within

the state all records, documents, data, and other information, or

copies thereof, as are necessary for a landowner to conduct the

inspection specified in subsection A of this section. The records

shall be made available in a location and manner that affords a

landowner reasonable access to the records during normal business

hours. The landowner shall be permitted a reasonable length of time

to complete the inspection and shall not cause undue disruption to

the operations of the owner or operator during the inspection. The

records shall be subject to confidentiality requirements contained

in the respective landowner lease agreement.

Added by Laws 2010, c. 319, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-160.17

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-160.17 cover?

Section 17-160.17 ("Inspection of records") 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 § 17-160.17?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 17-160.17 apply to my situation?

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