Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 52-318.2
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 52-318.2, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 52, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 52,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Definitions
Official statutory text
For purposes of Sections 1 through 8 of this act:
1. "Operator" means a mineral owner or lessee who is engaged in
drilling or preparing to drill for oil or gas; and
2. "Surface owner" means the owner or owners of record of the
surface of the property on which the drilling operation is to occur.
1. "Operator" means a mineral owner or lessee who is engaged in
drilling or preparing to drill for oil or gas; and
2. "Surface owner" means the owner or owners of record of the
surface of the property on which the drilling operation is to occur.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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