Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-16-71.3
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Entry upon or use of land for recreational purposes -
Official statutory text
Liability of owner – Applicability of section to state or other
governmental unit.
A. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section
16-71.5 of this title, an owner of land which is used primarily for
farming or ranching activities, who either directly or indirectly
invites or permits, under the circumstance described in subsection B
of Section 16-71.1 of this title, any person to enter or use such
land for recreational purposes, does not:
1. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any
purpose;
2. Incur any duty of care toward a person who enters or uses
the land; or
3. Assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury to
person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.
B. This section applies whether the person entering, or using
the land is an invitee, licensee, or otherwise.
C. This section does not affect the liability of an insurer or
insurance plan in an action under the Insurance Code, or an action
for bad faith conduct, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligent
failure to settle a claim.
D. This section shall not apply to the state or other
governmental unit.
governmental unit.
A. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section
16-71.5 of this title, an owner of land which is used primarily for
farming or ranching activities, who either directly or indirectly
invites or permits, under the circumstance described in subsection B
of Section 16-71.1 of this title, any person to enter or use such
land for recreational purposes, does not:
1. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any
purpose;
2. Incur any duty of care toward a person who enters or uses
the land; or
3. Assume responsibility or incur liability for any injury to
person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.
B. This section applies whether the person entering, or using
the land is an invitee, licensee, or otherwise.
C. This section does not affect the liability of an insurer or
insurance plan in an action under the Insurance Code, or an action
for bad faith conduct, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligent
failure to settle a claim.
D. This section shall not apply to the state or other
governmental unit.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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