Oklahoma Code § 82-570

§ 82-570.

Dominant right of eminent domain.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights

Said board, where necessary for the purpose of this act, shall

have dominant right of eminent domain over the right of eminent

domain of railroad, telegraph, telephone, gas, water power and other

companies and corporations, and over townships, villages, counties

and cities. In the exercise of this right due care shall be taken to

do no unnecessary damage to other public utilities, and, in case of

failure to agree upon the mode and terms of interference, their

operation or usefulness shall not be interfered with beyond the

actual necessities of the case, due regard being paid to the other

public interest involved.

Oil, gas and minerals are specifically excluded from the right

to condemn, except to the extent necessary to prevent activities

adversely affecting the purposes of the district.

Laws 1923-24, c. 139, p. 171, § 18; Laws 1967, c. 382, § 4, emerg.

eff. May 23, 1967.