Oklahoma § 64-1092 - Prospectors liable for damages to surface
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 64-1092 — Prospectors liable for damages to surface, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64-1092. Prospectors liable for damages to surface
Any person, firm or corporation, receiving a prospecting permit
or lease under the provisions of this act, and prospecting,
exploring or operating for minerals, shall be liable to the surface
owner or surface lessee for all damages or loss accruing to the
surface interest in said land and to all crops and improvements
thereupon and appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 374, § 7, emerg. eff. June 7, 1955.
Renumbered from § 457 of this title by Laws 2010, c. 41, § 144,
emerg. eff. April 2, 2010.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 64-1092
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 64-1092 cover?
Section 64-1092 ("Prospectors liable for damages to surface") 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 § 64-1092?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 64-1092 apply to my situation?
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