Oklahoma § 52-232 - Drilling rights
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-232 — Drilling rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-232. Drilling rights
Subject to the provisions of Sections 29 and 239 of this title
any owner, producer, or oil and gas lessee of the surface, having
the right to drill for natural gas, shall have the right to sink a
well to the natural gas underneath the same and to take gas
therefrom until the gas under such surface is exhausted. The
drilling of a gas well or wells by any owner or lessee of the
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surface shall be regarded as reducing to possession his share of
such gas as is shown by his well.
Added by Laws 1913, c. 198, p. 440, § 2. Amended by Laws 1981, c.
22, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1981; Laws 1992, c. 14, § 3, eff. April 1,
1992.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-232
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-232 cover?
Section 52-232 ("Drilling rights") 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 § 52-232?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 52-232 apply to my situation?
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