Oklahoma § 63-709.2 - Noise - Exemption from liability
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-709.2 — Noise - Exemption from liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-709.2. Noise - Exemption from liability
A. Notwithstanding any municipal ordinance or rule regulating
noise to the contrary, a governmental official may not seek a civil
or criminal penalty or injunction against a shooting range, or its
owner or operators, on the basis of noise emanating from the range,
provided the noise at the property line of the shooting range does
not exceed one hundred fifty (150) decibels.
B. No person shall bring any suit in law or equity or any other
claim for relief against a shooting range, or its owners or
operators, based upon noise emanating from the shooting range,
provided the noise at the property line of the range does not exceed
one hundred fifty (150) decibels.
C. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any ordinance or
rule relating to noise adopted by any local unit of government,
whether before, on, or after the effective date of this act, shall
not be deemed to be enforceable against a shooting range, provided
the noise at the property line of the range does not exceed one
hundred fifty (150) decibels. The ordinance or rule shall not serve
as the basis for any suit in law or equity, whether brought by a
governmental official or person. In no event shall the provisions
of this subsection affect the outcome of any suit brought prior to
the effective date of this act in which a final order of judgment or
relief has been entered.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 191, § 23, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-709.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-709.2 cover?
Section 63-709.2 ("Noise - Exemption from liability") 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 § 63-709.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-709.2 apply to my situation?
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