1. A. There is hereby created a "State Register of Natural Heritage Areas".
2. B. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department shall establish a listing of sites, districts, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on land or in the waters of this state, which have unique and diverse ecological, geological, or other special natural characteristics of significant scientific, educational, or passive recreational value to the citizens of this state. Such listing shall constitute the State Register of Natural Heritage Areas.
3. C. Listing a privately owned property in the State Register shall in no way violate or abridge the right of the landowner to use, modify, or dispose of said property.

Added by Laws 1984, c. 48, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.