Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1617
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New or improved structures, fills, excavations or other
Official statutory text
uses prohibited without written authorization - Violations.
A. No new development or substantial improvement to a
structure, or new fill, excavation or other floodplain use shall be
allowed without securing a development permit from the floodplain
board in which the area of jurisdiction includes the proposed
development, substantial improvement, fill, excavation or other
floodplain use.
B. Any person convicted of violating the applicable floodplain
management regulations or rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights Page 400
A. No new development or substantial improvement to a
structure, or new fill, excavation or other floodplain use shall be
allowed without securing a development permit from the floodplain
board in which the area of jurisdiction includes the proposed
development, substantial improvement, fill, excavation or other
floodplain use.
B. Any person convicted of violating the applicable floodplain
management regulations or rules shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights Page 400
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