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OK SB1605

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that impounded water from natural sources shall be the private property of the landowner, not subject to eminent domain.

  • Applies notwithstanding existing provisions in Title 60, Section 60 and Title 82, Section 105.2 of Oklahoma Statutes.

  • Includes exception that impoundment must not impair the water rights or property of adjacent landowners.

  • Creates new codified sections: Section 60.1 of Title 60 and Section 105.2A of Title 82 of Oklahoma Statutes.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Ownership of impounded water; stating ownership by certain landowners. Emergency.

Property

Last Action

Pending authorship Representative(s) Richardson

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Energy2/7/2012

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