Oklahoma § 63-6504 - Civil proceedings relating to destruction of property

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-6504 — Civil proceedings relating to destruction of property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 63-6504. Civil proceedings relating to destruction of property

To the extent practicable consistent with the protection of

public health, prior to the destruction of any property under the

Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act, the public health

authority shall institute appropriate civil proceedings against the

property to be destroyed in accordance with the existing laws and

rules of the courts of this state or any such rules that may be

developed by the courts for use during a state of catastrophic

health emergency. Any property acquired by the public health

authority through such proceedings shall, after entry of the decree,

be disposed of by destruction as the court may direct.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 473, § 17.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-6504

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-6504 cover?

Section 63-6504 ("Civil proceedings relating to destruction of property") 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 § 63-6504?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 63-6504 apply to my situation?

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