Oklahoma § 21-1205 - Throwing, leaving or depositing trash near highway, road
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1205 — Throwing, leaving or depositing trash near highway, road, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1205. Throwing, leaving or depositing trash near highway, road
or occupied dwelling unlawful - Establishment of solid waste
disposal sites.
It shall be unlawful for any person to throw or leave or deposit
garbage, tin cans, junk, rubbish or refuse and other items and
matters commonly referred to as trash within one hundred (100) yards
of any state highway or any county road or the occupied dwelling of
another, except when the placement of such materials is along a
collection route for the specific intent and purpose of scheduled
collection and transportation to a recycling or disposal facility
serving the area. Provided, however, that any city or town
operating or desiring to operate a solid waste disposal site within
the distance above prescribed may establish said solid waste
disposal site when said solid waste disposal site is approved by the
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Added by Laws 1945, p. 152, § 2. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, §
337, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2019, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1205
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1205 cover?
Section 21-1205 ("Throwing, leaving or depositing trash near highway, road") 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 § 21-1205?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1205" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 21-1205 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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