Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1020.14
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Prior use of groundwater
Official statutory text
Nothing in this act shall be construed to deprive any person of
any right to the use of ground water in such quantities and amounts
as were used or were entitled to be used prior to the enactment
hereof. Any person having the right to place ground water to
beneficial use prior to the effective date of this act shall have
the right to bring his use under the provisions of this act.
Determinations of prior rights to the use of groundwater made by the
Board pursuant to Board rules and regulations are hereby validated.
any right to the use of ground water in such quantities and amounts
as were used or were entitled to be used prior to the enactment
hereof. Any person having the right to place ground water to
beneficial use prior to the effective date of this act shall have
the right to bring his use under the provisions of this act.
Determinations of prior rights to the use of groundwater made by the
Board pursuant to Board rules and regulations are hereby validated.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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