Oklahoma § 82-1084.1 - Waters of state - Public policy
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1084.1 — Waters of state - Public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-1084.1. Waters of state - Public policy
Whereas the pollution of the waters of this state constitutes a
menace to public health and welfare, creates public nuisances, is
harmful to wildlife, fish and aquatic life, and impairs domestic,
agricultural, industrial, recreational and other legitimate
beneficial uses of water, it is hereby declared to be the public
policy of this state to conserve and utilize the waters of the state
and to protect, maintain and improve the quality thereof for public
water supplies, for the propagation of wildlife, fish and aquatic
life and for domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational and
other legitimate beneficial uses; and to cooperate with other
agencies of this state, agencies of other states and the federal
government in carrying out these objectives.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 317, eff. July 1, 1993.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-1084.1
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1084.1 cover?
Section 82-1084.1 ("Waters of state - Public policy") 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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