Okla. Stat. tit. 82 § 896.7

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 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.

Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 896.7

Renumbered from § 1454 by Laws 2016 , c. 297, s. 27, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Laws 2016 , c. 297, s. 10, eff. 7/1/2016.

Added by Laws 1970, HB 1152, c. 68, § 4, emerg. eff. 3/17/1970; Amended by Laws 1993, HB 1002, c. 145, § 336, emerg. eff. 7/1/1993; Amended by Laws 1997, SB 30, c. 241, § 7, emerg. eff. 7/1/1997.