Oklahoma § 66-161 - Extension of road into state
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 66-161 — Extension of road into state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-161. Extension of road into state
Any railroad corporation chartered by or organized under the
laws of the United States or any state or territory, whose
constructed railroad shall reach or intersect the boundary line of
this state at any point, may extend its railroad into this state
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 66. Railroads
from any such point or points to any place or places within the
state, and may build branches from any point on such extension.
Before making such extension or building any such branch road, such
corporation shall, by resolution of its directors, to be entered in
the record of its proceedings, designate the route of such proposed
extension or branch in the manner provided in Section 1376, and file
a copy of such record, certified by the president and secretary, in
the office of the Corporation Commission, and cause the same to be
recorded as provided in said Section 1376. Thereupon such
corporation shall have all the rights and privileges to make such
extension or build such branch and receive such aid thereto as it
would have had had it been authorized so to do by articles of
association duly filed in accordance with the provisions of this
article.
R.L. 1910, § 1398.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 66-161
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 66-161 cover?
Section 66-161 ("Extension of road into state") 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 § 66-161?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 66-161" (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 § 66-161 apply to my situation?
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