§2-16-21. Organization of protection areas.

2 OK Stat § 2-16-21 (2019) (N/A)
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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, firelines, 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.

Added by Laws 1971, c. 349, § 201, emerg. eff. June 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 113, § 16, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001. Renumbered from § 1301-201 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 113, § 56, emerg. eff. April 18, 2001.