Okla. Stat. tit. 17, § 17-525: Willful and knowing entry upon premises, failure to post

bond, failure to request appraisers, etc. - Treble damages - Trial

de novo.

Upon presentation of clear, cogent and convincing evidence that

the operator willfully and knowingly entered upon the premises for

the purpose of commencing the drilling of a well before giving

notice of such entry or without the agreement of the surface owner,

the court may, in a separate action, award treble damages. The

issue of noncompliance shall be a fact question, determinable

without jury, and a de novo issue in the event of appeal.

Any operator who willfully and knowingly fails to keep posted

the required bond or who fails to notify the surface owner, prior to

entering, or fails to come to an agreement and does not ask the

court for appraisers, shall pay, at the direction of the court,

treble damages to the surface owner.

Damages collected pursuant to this act shall not preclude the

surface owner from collecting any additional damages caused by the

operator at a subsequent date.