Okla. Stat. tit. 68, § 68-3134.1

Tearing down and removal.

The board of county commissioners of any county in this state

with a population in excess of five hundred fifty thousand (550,000)

may cause dilapidated buildings acquired by resale to be torn down

and removed in accordance with the following procedure:

1. For the purposes of this section, "dilapidated building"

means a structure which through neglect or injury lacks necessary

repairs or otherwise is in a state of decay or partial ruin to such

an extent that said structure is a hazard to the health, safety, or

welfare of the general public. "Owner" means the owner of record as

shown by the tax rolls of the county treasurer, at the time property

was bid off in the name of the county;

2. At least ten (10) days' notice that a building is to be torn

down or removed shall be given before the board of county

commissioners holds a hearing. A copy of the notice shall be posted

on the property to be affected. In addition, a copy of said notice

shall be sent by mail to the property owner at the address shown by

the tax rolls in the office of the county treasurer. Written notice

shall also be mailed to any mortgage holder as shown by the records

in the office of the county clerk to the last-known address of the

mortgagee. Notice shall also be given by posting a copy of the

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notice on the property, and by publication in a newspaper having a

general circulation in the county. Such notice shall be published

once not less than ten (10) days prior to any hearing or action by

the board pursuant to the provisions of this section;

3. A hearing shall be held by the board of county commissioners

to determine if the property is dilapidated and has become

detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public

and the community, or if said property creates a fire hazard which

is dangerous to other property;

4. Pursuant to a finding that the condition of the property

constitutes a detriment or a hazard and that the property would be

benefited by the removal of such conditions, the board of county

commissioners may cause the dilapidated building to be torn down and

removed. The board of county commissioners shall fix reasonable

dates for the commencement and completion of the work. The agents

of the county are granted the right of entry on the property for the

performance of the necessary duties as a governmental function of

the county;

5. The board of county commissioners shall determine the actual

cost of the dismantling and removal of dilapidated buildings and any

other expenses that may be necessary in conjunction with the

dismantling and removal of the buildings including the cost of

notice and mailing. If dismantling and removal of the dilapidated

buildings is done on a private contract basis, the contract shall be

awarded to the lowest and best bidder. All costs and expenses may

be paid from the resale property fund of the county;

6. The board of county commissioners may designate, by

resolution, an administrative officer or administrative body to

carry out the duties of the board specified in this section. The

property owner shall have the right of appeal to the board of county

commissioners from any order of the administrative officer or

administrative body. Such appeal shall be taken by filing written

notice of appeal with the county clerk within ten (10) days after

the administrative order is rendered;

7. Nothing in the provisions of this section shall prevent the

county from abating a dilapidated building as a nuisance or

otherwise exercising its duties to protect the health, safety, or

welfare of the general public; and

8. The officers, employees or agents of the county shall not be

liable for any damages or loss of property due to the removal of

dilapidated buildings performed pursuant to the provisions of this

section or as otherwise prescribed by law.