Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-702
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Entry upon premises to make surveys and examinations for
Official statutory text
establishment or relocation of highways - Notice.
The Department, through its authorized agents and employees, may
enter upon any lands, waters, and premises in the state for the
purpose of making surveys, soundings and drillings, and examinations
as may be determined necessary or convenient for the purpose of
establishing, locating, relocating, constructing, and maintaining
state highways or relocations thereof and facilities necessary and
incidental thereto. Such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor
shall an entry for such purpose be deemed an entry under any
condemnation proceedings which may be then pending; but notice shall
be given to the owner of or person residing on the premises,
personally or by registered mail, at least ten (10) days prior to
such entry.
The Department, through its authorized agents and employees, may
enter upon any lands, waters, and premises in the state for the
purpose of making surveys, soundings and drillings, and examinations
as may be determined necessary or convenient for the purpose of
establishing, locating, relocating, constructing, and maintaining
state highways or relocations thereof and facilities necessary and
incidental thereto. Such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor
shall an entry for such purpose be deemed an entry under any
condemnation proceedings which may be then pending; but notice shall
be given to the owner of or person residing on the premises,
personally or by registered mail, at least ten (10) days prior to
such entry.
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