Oklahoma § 76-101 - Severe weather shelter - Immunity from suit
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 76-101 — Severe weather shelter - Immunity from suit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-101. Severe weather shelter - Immunity from suit
Any entity or individual that provides access to a safe place in
times of severe weather shall not be liable for any civil damages to
any person using the safe place during severe weather if the entity
or individual was acting in good faith and the damage or injury was
not caused by the willful or wanton negligence or misconduct of the
entity or individual.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts
As used in this section:
1. "Safe place" means any property, dwelling, shelter or other
structure that can be reasonably considered protection from severe
weather; and
2. "Severe weather" includes but is not limited to tornadoes,
high winds and floods.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 181, § 1, emerg. eff. May 4, 2012.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 76-101
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 76-101 cover?
Section 76-101 ("Severe weather shelter - Immunity from suit") 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.
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