Oklahoma's Right to Farm Act protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when surrounding land uses change, codified at 50 O.S. 1.1 and following sections.
Under 50 O.S. 1.1, Oklahoma declares that agricultural activities conducted lawfully and consistently with generally accepted practices for at least one year are presumed reasonable and not a nuisance. The protection extends to crop production, dairy farming, livestock, and related operations even when nearby land becomes residential. Plaintiffs must overcome the presumption by clear evidence of negligence or violation of state or federal law. The Act limits damages and may award attorney fees to prevailing farm defendants in qualifying cases.
Operations conducted negligently or in violation of state or federal law lose right-to-farm protection and may be subject to traditional nuisance liability.
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