Oklahoma Corporation Commission; prohibiting the construction of certain facilities within certain distance of primary residences; effective date.

HB 2898 prohibits the construction or operation of commercial pits, soil farming operations, or recycling facilities within 500 feet of a primary residence, measured as the straight-line distance from the facility to the home. This rule directly affects property owners living near such commercial operations and developers planning new facilities in residential areas. The bill creates a 500-foot buffer zone around primary residences to limit nearby commercial activity, with the requirement taking effect on November 1, 2025. It does not apply to existing facilities already operating beyond the 500-foot distance.