Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-616
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Construction of sewage or drainage facilities into
Official statutory text
operating or abandoned mine - Penalty.
If any person shall construct or cause to be constructed for
use, after the effective date of this act, any sewer or other method
of drainage from any building or dwelling house for the carrying of
sewage, offal, refuse or other offensive matter into any portion of
any operating or abandoned mine, such person shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to a
fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be
imprisoned in the county jail, not exceeding one (1) year, or by
both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
If any person shall construct or cause to be constructed for
use, after the effective date of this act, any sewer or other method
of drainage from any building or dwelling house for the carrying of
sewage, offal, refuse or other offensive matter into any portion of
any operating or abandoned mine, such person shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to a
fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be
imprisoned in the county jail, not exceeding one (1) year, or by
both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
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