Oklahoma § 52-291 - Confinement of gas until used
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-291 — Confinement of gas until used, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-291. Confinement of gas until used
Any person, co-partnership, or corporation in possession, either
as owner, lessee, agent or manager of any well producing natural
gas, in this state in order to prevent the said gas wasting by
escape, shall immediately after penetrating the gas-bearing rock, in
any well hereafter drilled, shut in and confine the gas in said well
until and during such time as the gas therein shall be utilized for
lights, fuel or power purposes: Provided, that this section shall
not apply to any well operated for oil: Provided, further, that
when in the course of drilling, gas production is developed, four
(4) days' free time shall be allowed in which to determine whether
the well shall be shut and saved for a gas well or drilled further
for the purpose of producing oil.
R.L.1910, § 4319.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-291
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-291 cover?
Section 52-291 ("Confinement of gas until used") 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 § 52-291?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 52-291 apply to my situation?
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