Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 896.8
Littering and Use of Glass, Styrofoam or Plastic Containers in Scenic River Areas - Penalties
Effective Jul 1, 1997Laws 1970, HB 1152, c. 68, § 5, emerg. eff. March 17, 1970; Amended by Laws 1988, SB 443, c. 115, § 6, eff. November 1, 1988; Amended by Laws 1991, HB 1619, c. 182, § 66, eff. September 1, 1991; Amended by Laws 1997, SB 30, c. 241, § 8, emerg. eff. July 1, 1997 (superseded document available).
- A. It is recognized by the Legislature that littering by people using the "scenic river areas" is one of the most immediate threats to the scenic beauty of our free-flowing streams and surrounding areas.
- B. Any law enforcement, police or peace officer, game wardens or any other personnel of the Wildlife Conservation Commission, the personnel of the Tourism and Recreation Department, any landowner in the area, or any other interested party may file a complaint to enforce the provisions of the Scenic Rivers Act.
- C. Any person who deliberately places, throws, drops, deposits or discards any garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, refuse, debris or other deleterious substance on or near a scenic river area shall be subject to the provisions of Section 1761.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Laws 1970, HB 1152, c. 68, § 5, emerg. eff. March 17, 1970; Amended by Laws 1988, SB 443, c. 115, § 6, eff. November 1, 1988; Amended by Laws 1991, HB 1619, c. 182, § 66, eff. September 1, 1991; Amended by Laws 1997, SB 30, c. 241, § 8, emerg. eff. July 1, 1997 (superseded document available).