SB 1788 Summary

• Amends 82 O.S. 2001, Section 547 regarding the formation and operation of irrigation districts.

• Clarifies language by replacing reference to "this act" with specific statutory citation to Section 531 et seq. of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

• Maintains existing restrictions that irrigation districts cannot interfere with flood prevention works, drainage systems, or their protective value.

• Preserves landowners' rights to ordinary water flow in streams for domestic and stock uses without compensation loss.

• Effective November 1, 2010.