Oklahoma § 52-320.1 - Restriction on location of habitable structures
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-320.1 — Restriction on location of habitable structures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-320.1. Restriction on location of habitable structures
A. After the effective date of this act, it shall be unlawful
to locate any habitable structure within:
1. A radius of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet from the
wellbore of an active well; or
2. A radius of fifty (50) feet from the center of any surface
equipment or other equipment necessary for the operation of an
active well, including, but not limited to, hydrocarbon and brine
storage vessels, tanks, compressors, heaters, separators,
dehydrators, or any other related equipment.
B. Provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not
prohibit an operator and surface owner from agreeing in writing to
setback provisions with distances different from those set forth in
this section.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 361, § 1, eff. July 1, 2003. Renumbered from
§ 318.10 of this title by Laws 2006, c. 309, § 1, emerg eff. June 8,
2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-320.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-320.1 cover?
Section 52-320.1 ("Restriction on location of habitable structures") 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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