Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-33: Journal of inspections - Official communications -

Equipment and material.

The Chief Mine Inspector shall keep in his office a journal or

record of all inspections, examinations and work done under his

administration, and a copy of all official communications and he is

hereby authorized to procure, at the expense of the state, such

apparatus, instruments and chemicals as may be found necessary for

the proper discharge of his duties under this Act. The Legislature

shall, from time to time, when necessary, appropriate such funds as

may be necessary for the purchase of such equipment and material.

All books, records, apparatus, instruments and chemicals pertaining

to his office shall be the property of the state and shall be

delivered by him to his successor in office and the same shall be

exhibited to any and all interested persons at all reasonable times.