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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1422. Amendment - Ratification.

This ratification is subject to the State of Oklahoma and the State of Arkansas, acting through their duly authorized compact representatives, amending said "Arkansas River Basin Compact" in the particulars as set forth hereinafter, and further, the ratification of said amendment of said compact by the Legislature of the State of Arkansas. Said amendment being expressed as follows:
The following language shall be added to Article VI, Section A of said compact, towit: "Provided however that nothing contained in this compact or its ratification by Arkansas or Oklahoma shall be interpreted as granting either state or the parties hereto the right or power of eminent domain in any manner whatsoever outside the borders of its own state."
Laws 1971, c. 99, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1432. Commissioners - Number - Appointment - Staffing and services - Expenses - Absence or vacancy in position of Executive Director.

Pursuant to Article IX of the Red River Compact there shall be two Commissioners from Oklahoma to serve on the Red River Compact Commission. One Commissioner shall be the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, or such other agency as may be hereafter responsible for administering water law in the state. The other Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall provide such staffing and services as may be required by the Commission. The Board may provide in its budget for any such administrative expenses.
In the event of the Executive Director's temporary absence, the Executive Director may delegate the exercise of such powers and duties to a designee during the Executive Director's absence. In the event of a vacancy in the position of Executive Director, the Board may designate an interim or acting Commissioner and designee who is authorized to exercise such powers and duties until a permanent Executive Director is employed.
Laws 1979, c. 136, § 2, emerg. eff. May 3, 1979; Laws 1994, c. 32, § 1, emerg. eff. April 11, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1501-205.2. Geographic Information Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the "Geographic Information Revolving Fund", which shall be under the control and supervision of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and subject to the recommendations of the State Geographic Information Council.
B. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies specifically appropriated to the fund by the Legislature within the Oklahoma Conservation Commission appropriation. The fund may obtain additional monies through donation by any private entity, obtained by grants or designated by any federal, state or local government agency, as recommended by the State Geographic Information Council and approved by the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, with specific intention for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the Office of Geographic Information including, but not limited to, the development and maintenance of base map Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers.
C. Monies accruing to the fund may be expended by the Conservation Commission for expenses associated with the Office of Geographic Information.
D. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 150, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 1995. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 365, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1072.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1501-802. Act not to limit authority of other agencies.

Nothing contained in this act shall be interpreted to reduce conflict with or limit any power or authority granted in any act of the Legislature of this state to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board or any other agency of the government of this state or to any county, municipality, special purpose district or other local governmental subdivision of this state, or to any research or educational institution supported wholly or in part with public funds and operating in this state.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 346, § 15-802, operative July 1, 1971.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1501-901. Salary increases.

A. Effective July 1, 1997, the annual salary of employees of the Conservation Districts, payable monthly, shall be Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) greater than the annual salary, payable monthly, paid during the 1997 fiscal year.
B. Effective July 1, 1998, the annual salary of employees of the Conservation Districts, payable monthly, shall be Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) greater than the annual salary, payable monthly, paid during the 1998 fiscal year.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 384, § 14, eff. July 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1601. Short title.

Chapter 23 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 1, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1602. Purpose of act.

A. The State of Oklahoma recognizes the personal hardships and economic distress caused by flood disasters; in particular, the loss of life from floods, the physical and emotional impact of flooding on individuals and communities, public and private property damage and disruption, the increased cost for disaster relief and the need for preservation and restoration of the natural resources and functions of floodplains. Oklahoma also recognizes that it has become uneconomical for the private insurance industry alone to make flood insurance available to those in need of such protection on reasonable terms and conditions. Recognizing these problems, Congress enacted the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which, among other things, requires the development of a unified national program for floodplain management which sets out a framework for national goals towards which agencies at all levels of government and in the private sector can work each within its own mission and role.
B. The purpose of the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act pursuant to the most current version of a unified program for floodplain management is to:
1. Protect the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain, to reduce damage and disruption to property from floods, to reduce costs of disaster relief and to reduce injury and loss of life from floods;
2. Assist state agencies, local governments and the private sector in developing local floodplain management programs and in obtaining training and funding therefor; and
3. Procure flood insurance for those citizens that desire to participate in this federal program.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 2, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1604. County and municipal floodplain boards – Floodplain management.

A. 1. The boards of county commissioners and municipal governing bodies are authorized to establish floodplain boards, composed of membership as specified in Section 1605 of this title, for their respective area of jurisdiction.
2. If a board of county commissioners or municipal governing body dissolves its respective floodplain board that had been established prior to the effective date of this act, the floodplain management regulations adopted by such floodplain board shall continue in effect to be administered by the board of county commissioners or municipal governing body that assumes the role of the local floodplain board.
3. To participate in the program, floodplain boards shall adopt, administer and enforce floodplain management rules and regulations, for the purpose of:
a.
delineation of floodplains and floodways,
b.
preservation of the capacity of the floodplain to carry and discharge regional floods,
c.
minimization of flood hazards,
d.
establishment and charging of reasonable fees, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for services provided by the Board, county commissioners and municipalities in the administration of their responsibilities pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act,
e.
regulation of the use of land in the floodplain,
f.
protection of the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain, reducing damage to property from floods, reducing injury and loss of life from floods, and allowing communities to be eligible for flood insurance, and
g.
hiring and employment of an accredited floodplain administrator.
B. The floodplain management regulations shall be based on adequate technical data and competent engineering advice and shall be consistent with local and regional comprehensive planning.
C. The floodplain management regulations adopted by each floodplain board shall be approved by the county or the municipality, as the case may be, by appropriate resolution or ordinance.
D. The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall promulgate rules for the purposes specified in paragraph 3 of subsection A of this section.
E. Nothing contained within this section shall serve either to require any county or municipality to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program or to require any nonparticipating community to enforce regulations related to floodplain management.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 4, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 37, § 1, emerg. eff. April 9, 2001; Laws 2002, c. 46, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2004, c. 95, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2005; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 3.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1605. County, municipal and state floodplain board - Composition - Term - Compensation.

A. 1. A county floodplain board shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the board of county commissioners.
2. All the members of the board shall be residents of the county and shall own or operate real property within the unincorporated area of the county.
3. Two members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years, two members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years and one member shall be appointed for a term of six (6) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for terms of six (6) years.
4. All members shall serve without compensation. Members may be removed by the board of county commissioners for cause after a public hearing for that purpose.
5. Vacancies shall be filled by additional appointments for the unexpired term only.
B. 1. A municipal floodplain board shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the municipal governing body. All the members of the board shall be residents of the municipality.
2. Membership of floodplain boards in existence prior to the effective date of this act shall remain as currently constituted. Membership for boards created subsequent to the effective date of this act shall consist of two members appointed for terms of two (2) years, two members appointed for terms of four (4) years and one member appointed for a term of six (6) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for terms of six (6) years.
3. All members shall serve without compensation.
4. Members may be removed by the municipal governing body for cause after a public hearing for that purpose.
5. Vacancies shall be filled by additional appointments for the unexpired term only.
C. A state floodplain board shall be composed of the members of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. All members shall serve without additional compensation.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 5, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 196, § 3, emerg. eff. May 8, 1989; Laws 2002, c. 46, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1606. Establishment and delineation of floodplains and one-hundred-year flood elevations for Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall coordinate with floodplain boards in the use of flood insurance rate maps and flood hazard boundary maps for the establishment and delineation of the floodplains and the one-hundred-year flood elevations for Oklahoma. The Board may also continue to assign a staff member to be the State Floodplain Coordinator that assists other state agencies, boards of county commissioners, governing bodies of municipalities, floodplain boards and floodplain administrators in coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in matters relating to the program.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 6, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 6, Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1607. Floodplain definitions and one-hundred-year flood elevations to be submitted.

The floodplain boards shall delineate and submit to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board all floodplain definitions and one-hundred-year flood elevations within their respective area of jurisdiction, using methods consistent with the criteria and rules developed by the Board.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 7, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1608. Floodplain management regulations - Requirements - Contents.

A. All floodplain boards that participate in the program shall adopt floodplain management regulations, which shall conform with the requirements necessary to establish eligibility and to maintain participation in the program. The regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Incorporation by reference, specifying the date and panel number or numbers if appropriate, to the most recent flood insurance rate maps or flood hazard boundary maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or more specific information to delineate floodplains within the respective areas of jurisdiction;
2. Requirements for the issuance of development permits for any platting of land in floodplains, construction of dwelling units and commercial or industrial structures in floodplains, and all other construction and development in the floodplains, which may divert, retard or obstruct floodwater and threaten public health, safety or welfare; provided, that the regulations shall also include a description of the process to apply for and obtain a development permit to be issued by the floodplain board or accredited floodplain administrator;
3. Minimum flood protection elevations and flood damage prevention requirements for the issuance of development permits and use of structures and facilities which are located in a floodplain or are vulnerable to flood damage. Regulations adopted under this section are to be in accordance with any applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances;
4. Requirements to coordinate floodplain management regulations and to require advance notice to adjoining counties, municipalities or their respective floodplain boards before considering issuance of development permits; and
5. A provision that the floodplain management regulations shall not apply to the use of the usual farm buildings for agricultural purposes, the planting of agricultural crops or the construction of farm ponds.
B. Counties and municipalities that choose to participate in the program shall utilize a floodplain administrator that is accredited by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board as required pursuant to Section 1620 of this title.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 8, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1609. Cooperative agreements for delineation of floodplains and adoption of regulations.

The floodplain boards may enter into cooperative agreements pursuant to the "Interlocal Cooperation Act" for the delineation of floodplains and adoption of regulations to manage development within the floodplains.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 9, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 6.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1610. Promulgation of floodplain management rules - Procedure.

A. Floodplain management rules enacted pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act shall only be promulgated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. Floodplain management regulations adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act and any amendments to the regulations shall go into effect thirty (30) days after adoption unless the regulation or amendment specifies a later date; provided, that no floodplain management regulation or amendment thereto shall be in force unless published in a newspaper of general circulation regularly published nearest the area of jurisdiction within fifteen (15) days after adoption.
C. At least thirty (30) days prior to the date of adoption of a regulation or amendment thereto, written notice shall be furnished to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, accompanied by a copy of each proposed regulation or amendment.
D. A certified copy of any regulation or amendment thereto adopted by a floodplain board pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act shall be filed with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board within fifteen (15) days after adoption.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 10, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 7.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1611. Redefining floodplain upon completion of flood control protective work.

Within one hundred eighty (180) days after the completion of construction of any flood control protective works, the floodplain board in the respective area of jurisdiction shall redefine the floodplain as altered by the works by amending the floodplain regulations pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 1610 of this title.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 11, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1612. Construction or development in floodplain area prohibited - Exceptions.

A. After a floodplain board has adopted and submitted floodplain management regulations incorporating the most recent flood insurance rate maps or flood hazard boundary maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or containing more specific information to delineate floodplains within the respective areas of jurisdiction to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, all platting of land, all construction of dwelling units or commercial or industrial structures, and all future development within the delineated floodplain area is prohibited unless:
1. Floodplain regulations have been adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act for the delineated floodplain areas and are in full force and effect;
2. Prior to the platting, construction, and other development, a development permit is granted by the floodplain board or accredited floodplain administrator if a floodplain administrator is authorized to issue development permits by the floodplain management regulations; or
3. A development permit is granted by the Board, if development or construction is proposed on lands owned, held in trust or operated by the state. Notice of the proposed construction or development must be provided by the permit applicant to the respective floodplain board of the county or municipality in which the development or construction is proposed thirty (30) days before the decision of the Board to approve a development permit for the construction or development.
B. Development permits authorized by subsection A of this section may be issued when the applicable floodplain board, or accredited floodplain administrator or Board, as the case may be, determines that construction or development in the floodplain in question complies with the applicable floodplain regulations or rules and is not a danger to persons or property.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 12, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 9.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1613. Existing prior use may continue - Conditions.

Any use that exists prior to May 13, 1980, which does not meet the minimum standards specified and authorized by the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act may continue. However, unless brought into compliance with the minimum standards set forth in regulations adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act such uses may not be substantially altered, enlarged or added to.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 13, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1614. Business needs to be considered in promulgating floodplain rules and preparing floodplain regulations.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board in promulgating rules pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act and floodplain boards in preparing floodplain management regulations shall give due consideration to the needs of an industry, including agriculture, whose business requires that it be located within a floodplain.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 14, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 10.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1615. Variances.

A. A floodplain board may grant variances from requirements of floodplain management regulations that are more stringent than the minimum requirements of the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act upon presentation of adequate proof that compliance with the local floodplain management regulations adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act will result in an arbitrary and unreasonable taking of property without sufficient benefit or advantage to the people. However, no variance shall be granted where the effect of the variance will be to permit the continuance of a condition which unreasonably creates flooding hazards. Any variance so granted shall not be construed as to relieve any person who receives it from any liability imposed by the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act or by other laws of the state.
B. Any person seeking a variance shall file a petition with the floodplain board, accompanied by a filing fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).
C. A floodplain board shall exercise wide discretion in weighing the equities involved and the advantages and disadvantages to the applicant and to the public at large when determining whether the variance shall be granted. The floodplain board shall conduct a hearing for each requested variance. At least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing, a notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published at the petitioner’s expense in a newspaper of general circulation regularly published nearest the area of jurisdiction. In no case shall variances be effective for a period longer than twenty (20) years. A copy of any variance issued shall be sent to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board within fifteen (15) days after issuance.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 15, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 11.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1616. Appeals.

A. Appeals of any final decision of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board relating to a development permit shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. Appeals of the decision of a county or municipal floodplain board, or floodplain administrator, shall be taken to the board of adjustment for the area of jurisdiction involved in the appeal or to the governing body of the county or municipality where no board of adjustment exists.
C. Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved or by a public officer, department, board or bureau affected by any decision of the floodplain board, or a floodplain administrator, in administering the floodplain management regulations.
D. The appeal shall be taken within a period of not more than ten (10) days, by filing written notice with the appellant body and the floodplain board, stating the grounds thereof.
E. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the floodplain board, or the floodplain administrator, from which the appeal is taken shall certify to the appellant body that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in its opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property.
F. The appellant body shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is error of law in any order, requirement, decision or determination made in the enforcement of the floodplain management regulations; and
2. Reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the floodplain board or administrator from which the appeal is taken.
G. In acting upon any appeal, the appellant body shall apply the principles, standards and objectives set forth and contained in all applicable regulations and plans adopted.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 16, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 12.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1617. New or improved structures, fills, excavations or other 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.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 17, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2011, c. 214, § 13.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1618. Application of act - Accreditation of administrators.

The provisions of the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act shall not apply to those counties, municipalities or other agencies which are in compliance with federal floodplain regulations as of the date of this act and were participating in the program prior to May 13, 1980. Beginning November 1, 2005, persons designated to administer the floodplain requirements of the counties, municipalities or other agencies exempt from the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Act pursuant to this section shall be accredited by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board in the same manner as the Board accredits floodplain administrators.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 179, § 18, emerg. eff. May 13, 1980. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 46, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2005, c. 219, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1620. Floodplain administrators.

A. Each floodplain board shall designate a person to serve as the floodplain administrator to administer and implement floodplain regulations.
B. Each floodplain administrator shall be accredited by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 95, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 214, § 14.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1620.1. Accreditation standards for floodplain administrators.

A. In determining accreditation standards for floodplain administrators, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may consider the knowledge, experiences, skills, and training of an applicant in floodplain management and in minimization and prevention of flood hazards and losses. The accreditation standards may include:
1. Passage of an examination;
2. Completion of approved training; or
3. Certification by a nationally recognized floodplain management organization.
B. Continued training may be required for continued accreditation of a floodplain administrator.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 95, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1623. Comprehensive state flood plan.

A. Contingent on available funding, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive state flood plan. The plan shall:
1. Provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property;
2. Be a guide to state and local flood control policy; and
3. Contribute to water development when possible.
B. The state flood plan shall include:
1. An evaluation of the condition and adequacy of flood control infrastructure on a watershed basis;
2. A statewide list of ongoing and proposed flood control and mitigation projects and strategies necessary to protect against the loss of life and property from flooding and a discussion of how those projects and strategies might further water development where applicable;
3. An analysis of completed, ongoing and proposed flood control projects included in previous state flood plans including which projects received funding;
4. An analysis of development in special flood hazard areas, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
5. Legislative recommendations the Board considers necessary to facilitate flood control planning and project construction.
C. On adoption of a state flood plan, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall deliver the plan to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 33, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1624. State Flood Resiliency Revolving Fund.

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to be designated the "State Flood Resiliency Revolving Fund".
B. The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Board from the appropriations, apportionments, donations, federal funding and fee revenues designated for the purposes of implementing the recommendations and provisions of the comprehensive state flood plan.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 33, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1630. Assessment on property within district - Exemptions.

Any county in which a drainage district was organized and is continuing operations pursuant to statutes enacted prior to the effective date of this section shall be authorized to impose an assessment upon real or personal property located within the boundary of the district as such district was organized upon the effective date of this section for the same purpose, based upon the assessed value of the property as determined by the current assessment roll of the county assessor in the county where the property is located. Properties that are exempt from ad valorem taxation are exempt from the assessment referred to within this section.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 346, § 3, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1801.2. Weather Modification Division – Director - Powers.

There is hereby created in the Oklahoma Water Resources Board a division to administer the provisions of the Oklahoma Weather Modification Act. The Oklahoma Weather Modification Advisory Board, created pursuant to this act, shall be authorized to employ a Director of the Weather Modification Division. In addition to the Director, the Oklahoma Weather Modification Advisory Board is authorized to employ one full-time-equivalent employee to implement the provisions of this act. Funding for such positions shall be provided by the proceeds of the account created pursuant to subsection F of Section 4 of this act. The Director of the Weather Modification Division shall be authorized to contract with individuals or entities experienced with cloud-seeding operations in order to increase beneficial rainfall when needed and appropriate cloud formations are available, and to suppress hail in order to prevent property and crop damages. The Oklahoma Weather Modification Advisory Board may acquire equipment to accomplish the objectives of this act.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 400, § 2, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 82. Waters and Water Rights › §82-1801.4. Funding – Voluntary Participation Account.

A. Funding to administer the provisions of the Oklahoma Weather Modification Act shall be provided by an appropriation of up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) made pursuant to law. In addition, voluntary participation by insurance companies and other interested persons, firms or corporations to reach a goal of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) for a total of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for the first year of the program. Goals for successive years will be Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the insurance companies and other interested parties. Voluntary assessments for insurance companies pursuant to this section shall be based on the amount of insurance premiums written in this state on property insurance, as defined in Section 704 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and casualty insurance as defined in Section 707 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes, excluding accident and health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, burglary and theft insurance, leakage and fire extinguishing equipment insurance, credit insurance, malpractice insurance, and entertainments insurance.
B. Funding assessments to the insurance companies related to the provisions of this section shall be administered by the State Insurance Department. The Insurance Department shall be authorized to employ one additional full-time employee to perform these duties, funding for which shall be provided by proceeds derived from the provisions of this act. The State Insurance Department is hereby authorized to promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
C. There is hereby created an account within the Oklahoma Weather Modification Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 1085.6 of this title. The account shall be designated as the "Voluntary Participation Account" and shall consist of all monies received on behalf of the Oklahoma Weather Modification program pursuant to this act. All monies accruing to the credit of the account are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Oklahoma Weather Modification Advisory Board for expenses relating to administration, duties, operations, maintenance, special projects and acquisitions for the Weather Modification Program. Expenditures from the account shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 400, § 4, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1073.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 83. Weights and Measures › §83-119. Measurement standards for retail sales of natural gas.

A. The Department of Labor shall adopt rules and procedures requiring that retail sales to the public of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas used as a motor vehicle fuel are dispensed in the following manner:
1. Compressed natural gas (CNG) shall be dispensed in gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) units. A GGE of CNG shall initially be set at 5.66 (five and sixty-six hundredths) pounds and shall remain at that level until changed by the Department through the administrative rules process; and
2. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shall be dispensed in diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) units. A DGE of LNG shall initially be set at 6.06 (six and six-hundredths) pounds and shall remain at this level until changed by the Department through the administrative rules process.
B. The Department of Labor is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. If it subsequently becomes necessary to revise, through rule, the standards established in paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection A of this section due to changes in the energy contents of motor fuels, the Department shall take into consideration whether the National Conference on Weights and Measures has adopted similar standards for dispensing CNG and LNG and whether those standards use different values for GGE and DGE units. If the National Conference on Weights and Measures has adopted different GGE and DGE units, it shall be presumed that such standards should also be adopted for Oklahoma unless good cause is shown otherwise.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 253, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-1. Legacies classed.

Legacies are distinguished and designated, according to their nature, as follows:
1. A legacy of a particular thing, specified and distinguished from all others of the same kind belonging to the testator is specific; if such legacy fails, resort cannot be had to the other property of the testator.
2. A legacy is demonstrative when the particular fund or personal property is pointed out from which it is to be taken or paid; if such fund or property fails in whole or in part, resort may be had to the general assets as in case of a general legacy.
3. An annuity is a bequest of certain specified sums periodically; if the fund or property out of which they are payable fails, resort may be had to the general assets, as in case of a general legacy.
4. A residuary legacy embraces only that which remains after all the bequests of the will are discharged.
5. All other legacies are general legacies. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8317.
R.L.1910, § 8317.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-2. All property of interstate subject to debts.

When a person dies intestate, all his property, real and personal, without any distinction between them, is chargeable with the payment of his debts, except as otherwise provided in this code and under civil procedure. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8318.
R.L.1910, § 8336.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-3. Order of resort to property for payment of debts, administration expenses and allowances.

The property of a testator, except as otherwise especially provided in this code and in the chapter on civil procedure must be resorted to for the payment of debts in the following order:
1. The property which is expressly appropriated by the will for the payment of the debts.
2. Property not disposed of by the will.
3. Property which is devised or bequeathed to a residuary legatee.
4. Property which is not specifically devised or bequeathed, and,
5. All other property ratably. Before any debts are paid, the expenses of the administration and the allowance to the family must be paid or provided for.
R.L.1910, § 8319.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-4. Order of resort to property for payment of legacies.

The property of a testator, except as otherwise specially provided in this code and under civil procedure, must be resorted to for the payment of legacies in the following order:
1. The property which is expressly appropriated by the will for the payment of the legacies.
2. Property not disposed of by the will.
3. Property which is devised or bequeathed to a residuary legatee.
4. Property which is specifically devised or bequeathed.
R.L.1910, § 8320.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-7. Title and possession - Representative may sell property devised.

In a specific devise or legacy, the title passes by the will, but possession can only be obtained from the personal representative; and he may be authorized by the district court to sell the property devised or bequeathed, in the cases herein provided.
R.L.1910, § 8323.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-8. Claim under heir against devisee - Probate proceedings.

The rights of a purchaser or encumbrancer of real property in good faith, and for value, derived from any person claiming the same by succession, are not impaired by any devise made by the decedent from whom succession is claimed, unless the instrument containing such devise has been duly admitted to probate by a court of this state having jurisdiction to administer upon the estate of the decedent within two (2) years after the death of the decedent, or unless within one (1) year after the death of the decedent a petition to admit said will to probate has been duly filed in the court of this state having jurisdiction to admit said will to probate and the proceedings have been pursued by the petitioner with diligence.
R.L.1910, § 8324; Laws 1967, c. 233, § 1, emerg. eff. May 4, 1967.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-9. Succession to limited legacies - Inventory of property.

Where specific legacies are for life only, the first legatees must sign and deliver to the second legatee, or, if there is none, to the personal representative, an inventory of the property, expressing that the same is in his custody for life only, and that, on his decease, it is to be delivered and to remain to the use and for the benefit of the second legatee, or to the personal representative as the case may be.
R.L.1910, § 8325.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-13. Interest on legacies.

Legacies bear interest from the time when they are due and payable, except that legacies for maintenance, or to the testator's widow, bear interest from the testator's decease. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8329.
R.L.1910, § 8329.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-15. Testator's intention as to executor.

Where it appears by the terms of a will that it was the intention of the testator to commit the execution thereof and the administration of his estate to any person as executor, such person although not named executor, is entitled to letters testamentary in like manner as if he had been named executor. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8331.
R.L.1910, § 8331.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-17. Executor's power begins, when - Payment of funeral charges, etc.

No person has any power, as an executor, until he qualifies, except that, before letters have been issued, he may pay funeral charges and take necessary measures for the preservation of the estate. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8333.
R.L.1910, § 8333.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-21. Liability of beneficiaries.

Those to whom property is given by will are liable for the obligations of the testator in the cases and to the extent prescribed by the chapter on civil procedure, or the statutes in such case made and provided. R.L. 1910, Sec. 8337.
R.L.1910, § 8337.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-22. Disclaimer of interests passing by will, intestate succession, etc. - Definitions

As used in this act, unless otherwise clearly required by the context:
1. "Beneficiary" means and includes any person entitled, but for his disclaimer, to take an interest, by intestate succession; by devise; by legacy or bequest; by succession of a disclaimed interest by will, intestate succession or through the exercise or nonexercise of a testamentary power of appointment; by virtue of a renunciation and election to take against a will; as beneficiary of a testamentary trust; pursuant to the exercise or nonexercise of a testamentary power of appointment; as donee of a power of appointment created by testamentary instrument; or otherwise under a testamentary instrument;
2. "Interest" means and includes the whole of any property, real or personal, legal or equitable, or any fractional part, share or particular portion or specific assets thereof or any estate in any such property or power to appoint, consume, apply or expend property or any other right, power, privilege or immunity relating thereto; and
3. "Disclaimer" means a written instrument which declines, refuses, releases, renounces or disclaims an interest which would otherwise be succeeded to by a beneficiary, which instrument defines the nature and extent of the interest disclaimed thereby and which must be signed, witnessed and acknowledged by the disclaimant in the manner provided for deeds of real estate.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 158, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-23. Right to file disclaimer - Minor incompetent or deceased beneficiaries.

A beneficiary may disclaim any interest in whole or in part, or with reference to specific parts, shares or assets thereof, by filing a disclaimer in the manner hereinafter provided. A guardian, executor, administrator or other personal representative of the estate of a minor, incompetent or deceased beneficiary, if he deems it in the best interests of those interested in the estate of such beneficiary and of those who take the beneficiary's interest by virtue of the disclaimer and not detrimental to the best interests of the beneficiary, with or without an order of the probate court, may execute and file a disclaimer on behalf of the beneficiary within the time and in the manner in which the beneficiary himself could disclaim if he were living, of legal age and competent. A beneficiary likewise may execute and file a disclaimer by agent or attorney so empowered.
Laws 1973, c. 158, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-24. Time for filing disclaimer

Such disclaimer shall be filed at any time after the creation of the interest, but in all events within nine (9) months after the death of the person by whom the interest was created or from whom it would have been received, or, if the disclaimant is not finally ascertained as a beneficiary or his interest has not become indefeasibly fixed both in quality and quantity as of the death of such person, then such disclaimer shall be filed not later than nine (9) months after the event which would cause him so to become finally ascertained and his interest to become indefeasibly fixed both in quality and quantity.
Laws 1973, c. 158, § 3; Laws 1979, c. 25, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 84. Wills and Succession › §84-25. Place of filing disclaimer - Delivery of copies - Interest in real estate.

Such disclaimer shall be effective upon being filed in the district court in which the estate of the person by whom the interest was created or from whom it would have been received is, or has been, administered or, if no probate administration has been commenced, then in the district court of any county provided in Oklahoma Statutes as the place for probate administration of the estate of such person. A copy of the disclaimer shall be delivered or mailed to the representative, trustee or other person having legal title to, or possession of, the property in which the interest disclaimed exists, and no such representative, trustee or person shall be liable for any otherwise proper distribution or other disposition made without actual notice of the disclaimer. If an interest in or relating to real estate is disclaimed the original of the disclaimer, or a copy of the disclaimer certified as true and complete by the clerk of the district court wherein the same has been filed, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk in the county or counties where the real estate is situated and shall constitute notice to all persons only from and after the time of such filing.
Added by Laws 1973, c. 158, § 4.