Oklahoma § 82-896.7 - Acquisition, development and maintenance of public
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 82-896.7 — Acquisition, development and maintenance of public, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82-896.7. Acquisition, development and maintenance of public
access, easements and parks - Eminent domain prohibited
In order to assist in the public use and enjoyment of the scenic
rivers, the Grand River Dam Authority, the Oklahoma Tourism and
Recreation Department and the Department of Wildlife Conservation
may acquire, develop and maintain public access points, easements or
park areas in or near scenic rivers. Such acquisitions shall be by
private treaty only, and the use of the power of eminent domain for
these purposes is specifically prohibited.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 68, § 4, emerg. eff. March 17, 1970. Amended
by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 336, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1997, c. 241, §
7, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2016, c. 297, § 10, eff. July 1, 2016.
Renumbered from § 1454 of this title by Laws 2016, c. 297, § 27,
eff. July 1, 2016.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 82-896.7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 82-896.7 cover?
Section 82-896.7 ("Acquisition, development and maintenance of public") 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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