Oklahoma § 53-355 - State Register of Historic Places
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 53-355 — State Register of Historic Places, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-355. State Register of Historic Places
A. There is hereby created a "State Register of Historic
Places".
B. The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation
with the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee, shall
establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings,
areas or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on
land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated
improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture,
archeology, or culture of the state, its communities or the nation.
Such listing shall constitute the Oklahoma State Register of
Historic Places. All historic places within the state listed on or
nominated to the National Register before or after this act becomes
law shall be deemed to be listed in the State Register.
C. The State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of
the Review Committee, shall establish the procedures and the
criteria for listing in the State Register.
D. Listing a privately owned property in the State Register
shall in no way violate or abridge the lawful owner's right to use,
modify, or dispose of said property.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 132, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1983.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 53-355
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 53-355 cover?
Section 53-355 ("State Register of Historic Places") 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 § 53-355?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 53-355 apply to my situation?
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