Oklahoma § 52-309 - Findings and declarations
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-309 — Findings and declarations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-309. Findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the public
interest to protect the waters and lands of the state against
pollution and, for that purpose, it is necessary and desirable in
the exercise of the police power of the state to provide additional
means whereby wells drilled for the exploration, development, or
production of oil or gas, or as injection or disposal wells, may be
plugged, replugged, or repaired by the Corporation Commission or
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under the authority and direction of the Corporation Commission,
hereinafter called "Commission".
Added by Laws 1965, c. 191, § 1, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965. Amended
by Laws 1970, c. 217, § 1, emerg. eff. April 15, 1970; Laws 1991, c.
332, § 7, eff. July 1, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-309
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-309 cover?
Section 52-309 ("Findings and declarations") 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 § 52-309?
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