Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 785. Oklahoma Water Resources Board |
Chapter 20. Appropriation and Use of Stream Water |
Subchapter 1. General Provisions |
SECTION 785:20-1-3. Statutory provisions on violations and penalties
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- As provided by 82 O.S. 1981, §105.20, 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, or the injury or obstruction of waterworks shall be a misdemeanor, and each day such violation continues shall be a separate violation. The Board shall have the right, in addition to filing criminal complaints and any other remedies provided, to bring an action in the district court of the county wherein such act or omission occurs to enjoin the same. The Board and its authorized agents shall have a reasonable right to go upon private property in the performance of its duties and shall have the duty to file complaints of violations. [82:105.20]