Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-1324.48: Power of Board - Expenses of analysis or investigation

- Payment.

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have power to perform

any and all acts, and to prescribe, issue, make, amend and rescind

such orders and rules as it may find necessary or appropriate to

carry out the provisions of this act. The expense of conducting an

analysis or investigation by the Board of the information required

to be filed under Section 7 of this act shall be paid by the

acquiring party within fifteen (15) days of the public hearing

required by Section 8 of this act. Expenses of conducting the

analysis or investigation may include, but not be limited to, the

cost of acquiring expert witnesses, consultants and analytical

services.