Okla. Admin. Code § 800:25-40-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 800:25-40-3 - Qualifications and enrollment procedures

The following are some of the basic qualifications and procedures for application and enrollment in the Oklahoma Land Access Program:

(1) A qualifying private landowner shall be the owner of record or lessee with both authority and operational control over the lands proposed for OLAP enrollment for the term of the contract.

(2) A qualifying OLAP walk-in area must be accessible from a public road.

(3) A private landowner interested in enrolling in the OLAP must fill out, sign, and submit an enrollment application to the Department representative. Department representatives may assist with completion of enrollment application forms. Enrollment application forms are available at applicable Department offices and on the Department website.

(4) Applicants must provide:

(A) A legal description of the proposed OLAP walk-in area.

(B) Evidence of property ownership, or a copy of the lease agreement if the applicant is an authorized lessee.

(5) All OLAP lease agreements shall provide a public purpose. Department personnel shall evaluate potential OLAP walk-in areas to determine if the property is suitable for providing public hunting, fishing, and/or wildlife viewing.

(6) Selection of applicants is at the discretion of the Department and is made with consideration of benefits to wildlife and safety to the public

Okla. Admin. Code § 800:25-40-3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021