Oklahoma § 45-616 - Construction of sewage or drainage facilities into
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-616 — Construction of sewage or drainage facilities into, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-616. Construction of sewage or drainage facilities into
operating or abandoned mine - Penalty.
If any person shall construct or cause to be constructed for
use, after the effective date of this act, any sewer or other method
of drainage from any building or dwelling house for the carrying of
sewage, offal, refuse or other offensive matter into any portion of
any operating or abandoned mine, such person shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to a
fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be
imprisoned in the county jail, not exceeding one (1) year, or by
both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
Laws 1965, c. 125, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 1965.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-616
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-616 cover?
Section 45-616 ("Construction of sewage or drainage facilities into") 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.
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