Oklahoma § 82-1085.16 - Savings clause
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1085.16 — Savings clause, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-1085.16. Savings clause
If any water distribution systems or districts or county water
improvement districts have ever been formed, any easements or
property are transferred to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for
release of easements. All districts heretofore formed pursuant to
the provisions of Sections 281 through 447, inclusive, in Title 82
of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall have the right to continue to
operate pursuant to said statutes. The property and easements of
those districts heretofore formed pursuant to said laws, but which
are inactive, are hereby transferred to the board of county
commissioners of the county wherein such easements or property are
located; and, the board of county commissioners of said county shall
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have the right to maintain or release said easements or dispose of
said property as provided by law.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 253, § 16.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-1085.16
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1085.16 cover?
Section 82-1085.16 ("Savings clause") 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 § 82-1085.16?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 82-1085.16" (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 § 82-1085.16 apply to my situation?
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