Okla. Stat. tit. 51, § 51-155.1
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Limitation.
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as allowing an
action or recovery against the state or any of its officers or
employees on a claim or cause of action founded upon any loss
occurring from a defect or dangerous condition on any road, street
or highway which was in existence, whether known or unknown:
1. On October 1, 1985; or
2. When an existing facility became or becomes a part of the
state highway system; or
3. When an existing facility became or becomes the maintenance
responsibility of the state, to the extent of that responsibility as
required by law.
To the extent that the state is required by law to maintain a
road, street, or highway within the territorial limits of a
political subdivision, the political subdivision shall not be liable
for any loss occurring from a defect or dangerous condition in the
area required to be maintained by the state.
Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as allowing an
action or recovery against the state or any of its officers or
employees on a claim or cause of action founded upon any loss
occurring from a defect or dangerous condition on any road, street
or highway which was in existence, whether known or unknown:
1. On October 1, 1985; or
2. When an existing facility became or becomes a part of the
state highway system; or
3. When an existing facility became or becomes the maintenance
responsibility of the state, to the extent of that responsibility as
required by law.
To the extent that the state is required by law to maintain a
road, street, or highway within the territorial limits of a
political subdivision, the political subdivision shall not be liable
for any loss occurring from a defect or dangerous condition in the
area required to be maintained by the state.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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