A. There is hereby created a "State Register of Historic Places". B. The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Review Committee, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas or objects above or below the surface of the earth whether on land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of the state, its communities or the nation. Such listing shall constitute the Oklahoma State Register of Historic Places. All historic places within the state listed on or nominated to the National Register before or after this act becomes law shall be deemed to be listed in the State Register. C. The State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the Review Committee, shall establish the procedures and the criteria for listing in the State Register. D. Listing a privately owned property in the State Register shall in no way violate or abridge the lawful owner's right to use, modify, or dispose of said property.
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