Oklahoma § 17-523 - Impairment of existing contract rights or contracting for
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-523 — Impairment of existing contract rights or contracting for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-523. Impairment of existing contract rights or contracting for
correlative rights - Indian property rights.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair existing
contractual rights nor shall it prohibit parties from contracting to
establish correlative rights on the subject matter contained in this
act.
This act shall not be applicable to nor affect in any way
property held by an Indian whose interest is restricted against
voluntary or involuntary alienation under the laws of the United
States or property held by an Indian tribe or by the United States
for any Indian tribe.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 255, § 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-523
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-523 cover?
Section 17-523 ("Impairment of existing contract rights or contracting for") 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 § 17-523?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 17-523 apply to my situation?
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