Oklahoma § 45-740.3 - Powers and duties of Commission
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-740.3 — Powers and duties of Commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-740.3. Powers and duties of Commission
To accomplish the purposes of this act, the Oklahoma
Conservation Commission, hereinafter cited as the "Commission",
shall have the authority:
1. To adopt, amend and enforce rules pertaining to reclamation
operations consistent with the general intent and purposes of this
act;
2. To hire employees, adopt standards for employment of those
persons and assist in carrying out the requirements of this act;
3. To conduct, encourage, request and participate in studies,
surveys, investigations, research, experiments, training and
demonstrations by contract, grant or otherwise;
4. To accept, receive and administer grants, gifts, loans or
other funds made available from any source for the purposes of this
act; and
5. To perform any other duties and acts necessary to allow the
state to participate in the abandoned mines and mined land program
provided in Subchapter IV of the federal act.
Laws 1981, c. 185, § 3, emerg. eff. May 19, 1981.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-740.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-740.3 cover?
Section 45-740.3 ("Powers and duties of Commission") 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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