Oklahoma § 69-1254 - Prohibition on operation of junkyards or facilities
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 69-1254 — Prohibition on operation of junkyards or facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-1254. Prohibition on operation of junkyards or facilities
No person, firm or corporation shall establish, operate or
maintain a junkyard or scrap metal processing facility, any portion
of which is within one thousand (1,000) feet of the nearest edge of
the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the
following:
(a) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings,
fences or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the
main traveled way of the system, or otherwise removed from sight.
(b) Those located within unzoned industrial areas, which areas
shall be determined from actual land uses and defined by regulations
to be promulgated by the Commission.
(c) Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial
use under authority of state or local law, regulation or ordinances.
(d) Those which are not visible from the main traveled way of the
system.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 98, § 4, emerg. eff. April 1, 1968. Amended
by Laws 1978, c. 107, § 2, emerg. eff. March 29, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 69-1254
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 69-1254 cover?
Section 69-1254 ("Prohibition on operation of junkyards or facilities") 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 § 69-1254?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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