Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-105.20
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Violations
Official statutory text
A. The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of
a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after
receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized
severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant,
the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the
injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit
condition shall be a misdemeanor and each day such violation
continues shall be a separate violation. In addition to filing
criminal complaints and any other remedies provided herein, the
Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the right to bring an
action in the district court of the county wherein such act or
omission occurs to enjoin the same.
B. The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of
a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after
receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized
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severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant,
the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the
injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit
condition are considered violations of Sections 105.1 through 105.32
of this title and shall be subject to administrative penalties
issued by the Board of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per
day of violation. Such administrative penalties shall be imposed
only after notice and opportunity for hearing on the proposed
imposition of such penalties.
C. The Board and its authorized agents shall have a reasonable
right to go upon private property in the performance of their duties
hereunder and shall have the duty to file complaints of violations
of the penal provisions of this section.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Executive
Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may issue
administrative orders requiring the immediate cessation of water use
when Board staff has a reasonable belief the use is unauthorized or
continued use will damage rights of prior appropriators. Such
administrative orders shall indicate the finding of imminent peril
and shall specify the actions that are to be taken immediately. In
addition, the orders shall specify a time and place for a hearing to
be held after such actions are taken.
a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after
receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized
severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant,
the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the
injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit
condition shall be a misdemeanor and each day such violation
continues shall be a separate violation. In addition to filing
criminal complaints and any other remedies provided herein, the
Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the right to bring an
action in the district court of the county wherein such act or
omission occurs to enjoin the same.
B. The unauthorized use of water, the unauthorized transfer of
a water right, the continued use of works which are unsafe after
receiving notice to repair, the waste of water, the unauthorized
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights Page 29
severance of a water right from the land to which it is appurtenant,
the refusal to change unsafe works when directed to do so, the
injury or obstruction of waterworks, or the violation of a permit
condition are considered violations of Sections 105.1 through 105.32
of this title and shall be subject to administrative penalties
issued by the Board of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per
day of violation. Such administrative penalties shall be imposed
only after notice and opportunity for hearing on the proposed
imposition of such penalties.
C. The Board and its authorized agents shall have a reasonable
right to go upon private property in the performance of their duties
hereunder and shall have the duty to file complaints of violations
of the penal provisions of this section.
D. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Executive
Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may issue
administrative orders requiring the immediate cessation of water use
when Board staff has a reasonable belief the use is unauthorized or
continued use will damage rights of prior appropriators. Such
administrative orders shall indicate the finding of imminent peril
and shall specify the actions that are to be taken immediately. In
addition, the orders shall specify a time and place for a hearing to
be held after such actions are taken.
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