Oklahoma § 63-4208 - Noise control equipment and noise levels
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-4208 — Noise control equipment and noise levels, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-4208. Noise control equipment and noise levels
A. No person shall operate upon the waters of this state any
vessel or motor which is not equipped with a muffler or muffler
system in good working order. The use of cutouts, removal of
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mufflers or muffler baffles, cutting or punching of holes in
mufflers or otherwise modifying the original muffler or muffling
system installed by the manufacturer or any subsequent muffler or
muffling system so as to increase or modify the noise level is
prohibited. This section shall not apply to vessels in the act of
participating in a sanctioned event.
B. No person shall authorize, cause or permit unnecessary
sounding of any whistle, horn, bell, siren or other sound-producing
device on a vessel while such vessel is within any harbor limits or
in areas of congested vessel traffic.
Laws 1989, c. 346, § 60, emerg. eff. June 3, 1989; Laws 1992, c.
284, § 34, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-4208
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-4208 cover?
Section 63-4208 ("Noise control equipment and noise levels") 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 § 63-4208?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-4208 apply to my situation?
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