Oklahoma § 52-529 - Liability of operators - Jurisdiction - Venue
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 52-529 — Liability of operators - Jurisdiction - Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-529. Liability of operators - Jurisdiction - Venue
Any owner or operator of a well who fails to comply with any
duty imposed by this act shall be liable to the person or persons
aggrieved for all damages suffered as a result thereof, including
any diminution in yield from said land which may arise from
inability to irrigate the same because of or arising out of the
failure to perform such duty. Any person entitled to rights under
the provisions of this act may bring an action or proceeding in the
district court of the county wherein the natural gas well or natural
gas gathering pipeline is situated to protect and enforce any or all
such rights.
Added by Laws 1977, c. 38, § 6.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 52-529
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 52-529 cover?
Section 52-529 ("Liability of operators - Jurisdiction - Venue") 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 § 52-529?
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