Okla. Stat. tit. 17, § 160.20
Setback Requirements for Wind Energy Facilities - Attestation of Compliance - Jurisdiction Over Disputes - Adverse Impact on Military - Penalties
Effective Apr 17, 2017Laws 2015, SB 808, c. 92, § 2; Amended by Laws 2017, SB 593, c. 45, § 2, emerg. eff. April 17, 2017 (superseded document available).
A. After the effective date of this act, no wind energy facility may be constructed if the base of any tower is located at a distance of less than:
1. One and one-half (1 1/2) nautical miles from the center line of any runway located on:
- a. a public-use airport as defined in Section 120.2 of Title 3 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or
- b. an airport owned by a municipality;
- 2. One and one-half (1 1/2) nautical miles from any public school which is a part of a public school district; or
- 3. One and one-half (1 1/2) nautical miles from a hospital.
- B. Attestation of compliance with the setback requirements in this section shall be included in any reports required by the Corporation Commission. Disputes arising under this section shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the district courts.
Laws 2015, SB 808, c. 92, § 2; Amended by Laws 2017, SB 593, c. 45, § 2, emerg. eff. April 17, 2017 (superseded document available).