Oklahoma § 45-507 - Openings to be separated by natural strata
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-507 — Openings to be separated by natural strata, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-507. Openings to be separated by natural strata
In all shaft mines the openings to the surface hereinbefore
provided for shall be separated from each other by natural strata at
all points by a distance of not less than one hundred fifty (150)
feet, and at all mines worked by slope openings, the distance
separating openings shall not be less than fifty (50) feet of
natural strata: Provided, that in any mine opened heretofore the
distance between said openings may be less, if the mine inspector of
the district shall deem it impracticable to comply with the
foregoing requirements. Where the two openings shall not have been
provided as hereinbefore required, the mine inspector shall cause
the second opening to be made in every mine without delay and in no
case shall furnace ventilation be used where there is only one
opening into the mine.
R.L.1910, § 3962.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-507
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-507 cover?
Section 45-507 ("Openings to be separated by natural strata") 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 § 45-507?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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