Protection of water – Preemption by Legislature

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OK Code › Title 82 › Section 82-1E

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the protection of

the waters of the state as defined in Title 82 of the Oklahoma

Statutes is declared to be a compelling state interest subject only

to legislative authority and the regulatory authority granted by the

Legislature to any state agency assigned with the responsibility

within its respective areas of jurisdiction as set forth in Section

1-1-202 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes.

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