Groundwater permits; requiring certain information with groundwater permit application. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The bill revises Oklahoma’s groundwater permit rules, mandating that anyone who intends to drill a well must first submit an application on the Water Resources Board’s form and attach a valid state driver’s license or U.S. passport. The Board will hold a hearing and publish notice before granting permits. The changes become effective on July 1, 2026 and are declared an emergency.

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