Oklahoma § 80-13 - Federal land - Filing of acceptance
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 80-13 — Federal land - Filing of acceptance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-13. Federal land - Filing of acceptance
When the State of Oklahoma receives written notice from the duly
authorized official or agent of the United States of America that
the United States of America desires or is willing to relinquish to
the State of Oklahoma jurisdiction, or a portion thereof, over
certain lands owned by the United States of America, the Governor
may accept such relinquishment when deemed advisable. Upon such
acceptance and approval by the Governor retrocession of jurisdiction
shall become fully effective upon the filing of the original
acceptance and/or approval with the Secretary of State of the State
of Oklahoma.
Laws 1975, c. 96, § 2. Renumbered from Title 64, § 162.4.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 80-13
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 80-13 cover?
Section 80-13 ("Federal land - Filing of acceptance") 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 § 80-13?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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