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Oklahoma · Snapshot open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14

Okla. Stat. tit. 57, § 57-214.1: High-voltage electric security fence system - Liability

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of electricity provider and parts suppliers.

A. The Department of Corrections may design and install high-

voltage electrified security fence systems at all existing and

proposed medium and maximum security prisons. At the time of

installation there shall be posted universal danger signs on all

sides of the system clearly visible to inmates and the public and

also displaying in English the warning "Deadly Voltage”. The

installation of these electric fence systems shall be between

double, twelve-foot high, security perimeter fences, with the

exception of those locations where a building or wall constitutes a

part of the security perimeter.

B. A provider of electricity for the electric fence system

authorized by this section or the providers of parts for

construction of the system shall not be liable for any accident,

injury or death which may occur as a result of the construction or

operation of the system, unless the accident, injury or death was

caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of

the provider or the provider’s employee or agent.

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