Oklahoma § 82-1324.4 - Petition for incorporation of petition - Contents

§ 82-1324.4. Petition for incorporation of petition - Contents

Any two or more owners of lands may file with the county clerk a

petition addressed to the board of county commissioners praying for

the incorporation of a district under the provisions of this act.

The petition shall give a legal description of the lands owned by

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights

the petitioners and other lands which the petitioners propose to be

incorporated into the proposed district and shall state:

1. That the rural residents within such territory are without

an adequate water supply, sewage facilities, gas distribution

facilities or solid waste management system to meet their needs;

2. That the construction, installation, improvement,

maintenance and operation of all or any combination of water works,

sewage facilities, gas distribution facilities and solid waste

management systems are necessary to provide an adequate water

supply, sewage facilities, gas distribution facilities or solid

waste management system to serve rural residents of the district;

3. That such improvements or works will be conducive to and

will promote the public health, convenience and welfare; and

4. That there is sufficient water available for purchase or

available for appropriation by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to

serve the needs of the district. Attached to said petition shall be

an accurate map or plat of the proposed territory to be embraced

within the district showing the location of said territory by

reference to sections or portions thereof and the township and range

wherein the same are located.

Added by Laws 1972, c. 254, § 4. Amended by Laws 1975, c. 170, § 4,

emerg. eff. May 21, 1975.