Oklahoma § 52-307 - Drilling of wells through workable seams - Regulations
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§ 52-307. Drilling of wells through workable seams - Regulations
Any well drilled for oil, gas, salt water disposal or any other
purpose in connection with the production of oil and gas, through a
workable vein or seam of coal shall be drilled in such manner as
will, if practicable, exclude all oil, gas or gas pressure from the
coal seam, except such as is found in the coal seam itself. Each
string of casing that is run through a workable coal seam shall be
seated at least thirty (30) feet below the coal seam in twenty (20)
feet of cement, to form an effective seal, or the coal seam shall be
protected in such other manner as may be approved by the Corporation
Commission of the State of Oklahoma.
Added by 1955, p. 255, § 3.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-307
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-307 cover?
Section 52-307 ("Drilling of wells through workable seams - Regulations") 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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