STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 53rd Legislature (2012)

SENATE BILL 1639	By:	Marlatt

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Department of Transportation; amending 69 O.S. 2011, Section 702, which relates to notices of entry upon premises; modifying method of mailing notices; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY    69 O.S. 2011, Section 702, is amended to read as follows:
Section 702.  The Department of Transportation, through its authorized agents and employees, may enter upon any lands, waters, and premises in the state for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and drillings, and examinations as may be determined necessary or convenient for the purpose of establishing, locating, relocating, constructing, and maintaining state highways or relocations thereof and facilities necessary and incidental thereto.  Such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor shall an entry for such purpose be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending; but notice shall be given to the owner of or person residing on the premises, personally or by registered mail, at least ten (10) days prior to such entry.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 2012.
SECTION 3.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

53-2-2704	JD	1/19/2012 1:36:37 PM