Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 16-24.1
Burn Ban
Effective Nov 1, 2006Added by Laws 2001, HB 1633, c. 208, § 3, emerg. eff. May 14, 2001; Amended by Laws 2006, HB 2984, c. 268, § 1, eff. November 1, 2006 (superseded document available).
A. It shall be lawful for an owner of croplands, rangelands or forestlands to set the croplands, rangelands or forestlands on fire for the purposes of:
- 1. Managing and manipulating plant species present whether grass, weeds, brush or trees;
- 2. Destroying detrimental or unwanted plants, plant parts, shrubs or trees on the croplands, rangelands or forestlands; and
- 3. Cedar tree eradication.
- B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to exempt or release a person from civil liability for damages or injury incurred as a result of the burn or for criminal liability as imposed pursuant to the Oklahoma Forestry Code.
Added by Laws 2001, HB 1633, c. 208, § 3, emerg. eff. May 14, 2001; Amended by Laws 2006, HB 2984, c. 268, § 1, eff. November 1, 2006 (superseded document available).