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Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-16-32: Liability for costs of suppressing fires

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Whoever willfully or carelessly shall cause an unlawful forest,

grass, crops, or woods fire shall, in addition to all other

penalties provided by law, be liable for payment of all reasonable

costs and expenses incurred in suppressing the fire. The costs and

expenses shall be payable to the Forestry Division or other

governmental units, who shall, in the case of cooperating persons,

disburse the funds in proportionate share based on standard

suppression costs. When the costs and expenses are not paid within

ninety (90) days after written notice of demand, it shall be the

duty of the district attorney having jurisdiction to take proper

legal proceedings for collection. The liability for costs of

suppression shall exist whether there is criminal prosecution or not

and the liability shall extend to the person or persons causing,

directing, or permitting the activity as well as to the actual

violator.

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