Oklahoma § 17-51 - Oil and gas department established
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-51 — Oil and gas department established, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-51. Oil and gas department established
The Corporation Commission is hereby empowered and authorized to
create and establish an Oil and Gas Department under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the Corporation Commission, and is
hereby authorized to appoint with the approval and consent of the
Governor, a Chief Oil and Gas Conservation Agent who shall have
charge of the Oil and Gas Department herein authorized.
Laws 1917, c. 207, p. 385, § 1.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-51
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-51 cover?
Section 17-51 ("Oil and gas department established") 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 § 17-51?
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