Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 785 - Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Chapter 1 - Organization and Procedure of Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Subchapter 5 - Rules
Section 785:1-5-1 - Purpose and use of rules

(a) The rules, regulations, and modes of procedure contained in this Title are adopted pursuant to 82 O.S. 1981. §1085.2(7) and other authorizing provisions, and contain revisions of the rules and regulations adopted in 1985 (OWRB Publication No. 126). They are adopted to simplify procedure, avoid delays, save expense, and facilitate the implementation and administration of the State's water laws.

(b) The rules in this Title shall be given a fair and impartial construction and under no circumstances shall they be constructed to deprive, limit or restrict Board powers, duties and jurisdiction otherwise provided by law.