Oklahoma § 17-525 - Willful and knowing entry upon premises, failure to post
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-525 — Willful and knowing entry upon premises, failure to post, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-525. Willful and knowing entry upon premises, failure to post
bond, failure to request appraisers, etc. - Treble damages - Trial
de novo.
Upon presentation of clear, cogent and convincing evidence that
the operator willfully and knowingly entered upon the premises for
the purpose of commencing the drilling of a well before giving
notice of such entry or without the agreement of the surface owner,
the court may, in a separate action, award treble damages. The
issue of noncompliance shall be a fact question, determinable
without jury, and a de novo issue in the event of appeal.
Any operator who willfully and knowingly fails to keep posted
the required bond or who fails to notify the surface owner, prior to
entering, or fails to come to an agreement and does not ask the
court for appraisers, shall pay, at the direction of the court,
treble damages to the surface owner.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
Damages collected pursuant to this act shall not preclude the
surface owner from collecting any additional damages caused by the
operator at a subsequent date.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 255, § 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-525
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-525 cover?
Section 17-525 ("Willful and knowing entry upon premises, failure to post") 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 § 17-525?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 17-525" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 17-525 apply to my situation?
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