Oklahoma § 63-981 - Activity within six (6) feet of high voltage overhead line
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-981 — Activity within six (6) feet of high voltage overhead line, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-981. Activity within six (6) feet of high voltage overhead line
or conductorprohibited.
No person, firm, corporation or association shall, individually
or through an agent or employee and no person as an agent or
employee of any person, firm, corporation or association, shall
perform or permit any agent or employee to perform any function or
activity upon any land, building, highway, or other premises, when
it is possible during the performance of such activity for any
person or employee engaged in performing work connected with or
related to such function or activity to move to or to be placed in a
position within six feet of any high voltage overhead electrical
line or conductor, or when it is possible for any part of any tool,
equipment, machinery or material to be used by any such person or
employee to be brought within six (6) feet of any such overhead high
voltage line or conductor through any lateral, vertical or swinging
motion during the performance of such function or activity.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 118, § 1, emerg. eff. May 31, 1963.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-981
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-981 cover?
Section 63-981 ("Activity within six (6) feet of high voltage overhead line") 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 § 63-981?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 63-981" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 63-981 apply to my situation?
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