Oklahoma § 60-814 - Right of eminent domain

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-814 — Right of eminent domain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 60-814. Right of eminent domain

This act shall not alter, amend, repeal, modify or affect the

laws of this state providing for the exercise of the power of

eminent domain by public or quasi-public agencies, authorities and

instrumentalities or by private persons, except as may be

specifically provided herein and except that the power of eminent

domain may be exercised to condemn and acquire airspace in the same

manner as provided by law for the acquisition of other real property

or for rights or interests in same. The procedure and rules

provided by law for condemnation of real property by public or

quasi-public agencies, authorities and instrumentalities and by

private persons shall apply to the condemnation of airspace.

Whenever more than one procedure for condemnation is provided by law

and whenever there is doubt as to which procedure applies in a

particular condemnation proceeding, the condemnation procedure

applicable to the State Highway Commission or agency shall be

followed.

Added by Laws 1973, c. 199, § 14, eff. Oct. 1, 1973.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-814

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-814 cover?

Section 60-814 ("Right of eminent domain") 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 § 60-814?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 60-814 apply to my situation?

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