OSCN Found Document:Organization of Protection Areas
Title 2. Agriculture

Oklahoma Statutes Citationized
  Title 2. Agriculture
    Chapter 1 - Agricultural Code
      Forest Fire Prevention
        Article Article 16 - Oklahoma Forestry Code
        Section 16-21 - Organization of Protection Areas
Cite as: 2 O.S. § 16-21 (OSCN 2026), Forest Fire Prevention


The Division shall organize forest protection areas to prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires most effectively, and may employ forest rangers to have charge of its activities in each area; may subdivide each area into patrol areas; may construct lookout towers, roads, bridges, control lines, office facilities, and communication facilities; may purchase tools for firefighting as well as other necessary supplies and equipment; and may carry on all activities necessary to protect the area effectively from fires.

Historical Data


Laws 1971, SB 143, c. 349, § 201, emerg. eff. June 24, 1971; Amended by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 16, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001 (superseded document available); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 1301-201 by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001; Amended by Laws 2024, HB 3192, c. 198, § 4, eff. November 1, 2024 (superseded document available).

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Title 2. Agriculture
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 2 O.S. 1301-201, Renumbered as 2 O.S. § 16-21 by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001Discussed
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Title 2. Agriculture
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 2 O.S. 1301-201, Organization of Protection AreasCited
 2 O.S. 1301-201, Renumbered as 2 O.S. § 16-21 by Laws 2001, SB 522, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001Cited