This bill amends Section 160.20 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the construction of wind energy facilities. It establishes new setback requirements, prohibiting the construction of such facilities within one and one-half nautical miles of public-use airports, public schools, and hospitals, while also introducing a new requirement that no wind energy facility may be constructed within one-half mile of the property line of adjacent properties. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill outlines compliance requirements for wind energy facility owners, including the necessity to submit an active Determination of No Hazard from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and documentation that any adverse impacts to the Department of Defense have been resolved. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in administrative penalties. The bill also clarifies that disputes related to these setback requirements will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of district courts, and the Corporation Commission is authorized to enforce compliance through its administrative court system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-160.20