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. The Exexutive Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board may issue admistrative orders requiring the immediate cessation of water use when Board staff has a reasonable belief the use is unauthorized or continued use will damage rights of prior appropriators. Such administrative orders shall indicate the finding of imminent peril and shall specify the actions that are to be taken immediately. In addition, the orders shall specify a time and place for a hearing to be held after such actions are taken. [82:105.20]

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25