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§ 105.20. Violations

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 82. Waters and Water RightsEffective: November 1, 2022

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 82. Waters and Water Rights
Chapter 1. Irrigation and Water Rights (Refs & Annos)
Stream Water Use (Refs & Annos)
Effective: November 1, 2022
82 Okl.St.Ann. § 105.20
§ 105.20. Violations
A. The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant, the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit condition shall be a misdemeanor and each day such violation continues shall be a separate violation. In addition to filing criminal complaints and any other remedies provided herein, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the right to bring an action in the district court of the county wherein such act or omission occurs to enjoin the same.
B. The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant, the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit condition are considered violations of Sections 105.1 through 105.32 of this title and shall be subject to administrative penalties issued by the Board of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per day of violation. Such administrative penalties shall be imposed only after notice and opportunity for hearing on the proposed imposition of such penalties.
C. The Board and its authorized agents shall have a reasonable right to go upon private property in the performance of their duties hereunder and shall have the duty to file complaints of violations of the penal provisions of this section.

Credits

Laws 1972, c. 256, § 20; Laws 2022, c. 218, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
82 Okl. St. Ann. § 105.20, OK ST T. 82 § 105.20
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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