Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 52-549.11: Rights of operator

RIGHTS OF OPERATOR NOT IMPAIRED

This act does not impair an operator's right to be paid, set-off

or withhold funds from another interest owner as security for or in

satisfaction of any debt or security interest. In case of a dispute

between an operator and another interest owner, a good-faith tender

of funds by anyone operates as a tender of the funds to both in any

of the following circumstances:

1. To the person who the operator and other interest owner

jointly direct the first purchaser in writing to pay;

2. To a person who otherwise shows himself or herself to be the

one entitled to the funds; or

3. To a court of competent jurisdiction in the event of

litigation or bankruptcy.