Oklahoma § 45-750 - Removal and restoration of topsoil
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-750 — Removal and restoration of topsoil, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-750. Removal and restoration of topsoil
The operator shall remove the topsoil from the land in a
separate layer, replace it on the backfill area or if not utilized
immediately, segregate it in a separate pile from other spoil. When
the topsoil is not replaced on a backfill area within a time short
enough to avoid deterioration of the topsoil, the operator shall
maintain a successful cover by quick-growing plants or other means
so that the topsoil is preserved from wind and water erosion,
remains free of any contamination by other acid or toxic material,
and is in a usable condition for sustaining vegetation when restored
during reclamation. If the topsoil is of insufficient quantity or
of poor quality for sustaining vegetation, or if other strata can be
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shown to be more suitable for vegetation requirements, then the
operator shall remove, segregate and preserve in a like manner such
other strata which is best able to support vegetation.
Laws 1978, c. 10, § 10, emerg. eff. Feb. 2, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-750
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-750 cover?
Section 45-750 ("Removal and restoration of topsoil") 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 § 45-750?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 45-750 apply to my situation?
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