Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-277.16
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Consolidation
Official statutory text
Two or more districts desiring to consolidate into one district
may file a petition with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and
shall attach the following:
1. A certified resolution authorizing the same approved by the
board of directors of all the districts;
2. A certified resolution authorizing the same approved by the
electors of the districts in a meeting called in each district for
that purpose;
3. Approval by the bondholders of the districts; and
4. Any additional data and information required by rules and
regulations of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
After receipt thereof, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may
approve or disapprove the petition as it deems advisable. If the
petition is approved, an amended order shall be issued and filed of
record in the office of the county clerk of each county or counties
wherein lands included within the consolidated district are located
within thirty (30) days after date of issuance.
may file a petition with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and
shall attach the following:
1. A certified resolution authorizing the same approved by the
board of directors of all the districts;
2. A certified resolution authorizing the same approved by the
electors of the districts in a meeting called in each district for
that purpose;
3. Approval by the bondholders of the districts; and
4. Any additional data and information required by rules and
regulations of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
After receipt thereof, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may
approve or disapprove the petition as it deems advisable. If the
petition is approved, an amended order shall be issued and filed of
record in the office of the county clerk of each county or counties
wherein lands included within the consolidated district are located
within thirty (30) days after date of issuance.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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