The Division shall organize forest protection areas to prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires most effectively, and may employ forest rangers to have charge of its activities in each area; may subdivide each area into patrol areas; may construct lookout towers, roads, bridges, control lines, office facilities, and communication facilities; may purchase tools for firefighting as well as other necessary supplies and equipment; and may carry on all activities necessary to protect the area effectively from fires.

Laws 1971, SB 143, c. 349, § 201, emerg. eff. June 24, 1971; Amended by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 16, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001 (superseded document available); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 1301-201 by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001; Amended by Laws 2024, HB 3192, c. 198, § 4, eff. November 1, 2024 (superseded document available).