Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 52-557: Conditions for oil well plugging approval

The Corporation Commission shall not finally approve the

plugging of any well until the designated operator of such well

files an affidavit stating that all monies arising out of the

production or operation of such well:

1. have been paid to the rightful recipients over which said

operator exercises control; or

2. are being held in escrow; or

3. have been transmitted to the Corporation Commission pursuant

to the provisions of Sections 551 through 558 of this title.

If any monies have not been paid as a result of being unable to

locate the owner of such monies after the exercise of due diligence,

or if any monies remain in escrow accounts, such monies shall be

deposited immediately into the Mineral Owner's Fund. If any

plugging bond has been submitted by the designated operator to the

Corporation Commission, it shall not be released until the

requirements of this section are met.