Oklahoma § 52-250 - Natural gas - Pumping of water for irrigation - Preferred
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-250 — Natural gas - Pumping of water for irrigation - Preferred, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-250. Natural gas - Pumping of water for irrigation - Preferred
use.
From and after the effective date of this act, every person
owning or operating any well from which natural gas is produced,
sold or used off the premises on which such well is located shall
make available, from the production of such well, to the person or
persons engaged in agricultural activities upon such premises, if
requested to do so, sufficient gas for the operation of pumps
necessary for the pumping of such amount of water, produced from
wells on such premises, as may be necessary and proper for the
irrigation of such portion of said premises as may be devoted to the
growth of agricultural products or to pasture or orchard uses. Such
gas shall be made available for such use in preference to any other
use. The person at whose request the gas is furnished shall pay
therefor a reasonable price, not less than the price at which the
gas is sold at the wellhead, and the use shall be upon such
reasonable terms and conditions as will safeguard the owner or
operator of the well in his interests therein and in his offpremises market for the gas produced therefrom.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 284, § 3.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-250
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-250 cover?
Section 52-250 ("Natural gas - Pumping of water for irrigation - Preferred") 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 § 52-250?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 52-250 apply to my situation?
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