As used in Sections 2 to 14, inclusive, of this act:
(a) "Port authority" means a port authority created pursuant to authority of Section 2 of this act.
(b) "Submerged lands" means the lands presently underlying the navigable streams of the State of Oklahoma and the lands underlying the waters of lakes, harbors, and navigation channels which have already been or which shall be created by the impoundment of the waters and the creation of commercial navigation facilities in the said navigable streams.
(c) "Uplands" means lands contiguous to or fronting upon any submerged lands in this state.
(d) "Publication" means publication once a week on the same day of the week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties wherein such publication is required to be made. Publication shall be complete on the date of the last publication.
(e) "Created," as related to port authorities, shall mean the activation of said authorities by ordinance or resolution as provided herein.
Laws 1959, p. 391, § 1; Laws 1963, c. 305, § 1.