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§ 37-116. Action for damages for pollution of municipal water supply

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 11. Cities and Towns

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 11. Cities and Towns (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Municipal Code (Refs & Annos)
Municipal Departments and Services
Article XXXVII. Sewer and Water Systems
Part 1. Waterworks and Water Supplies
11 Okl.St.Ann. § 37-116
§ 37-116. Action for damages for pollution of municipal water supply
A municipality shall have a right of action for damages resulting from pollution of its water supply, as provided in Section 37-115 of this title, and the measure of damages shall be the amount which will compensate for the detriment caused thereby, whether it could have been anticipated or not. Where such pollution is continued for a period of six (6) months or more, the injury shall be regarded as permanent.

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Laws 1977, c. 256, § 37-116, eff. July 1, 1978.
11 Okl. St. Ann. § 37-116, OK ST T. 11 § 37-116
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 106 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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