SECTION 160:65-9-2. Individual proceedings

(a)   Allegations notice. The Administrator shall notify the licensee of facts or conduct that warrant the intended action, and give the licensee an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license [75:314(C)(1)].

(b)   Violations. Where the facts indicate that the licensee has not complied with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license, the Administrator may initiate any authorized action.

(c)   Informal disposition. In order to avoid the expense and time involved in formal legal proceedings, it is the policy of the Administrator to afford licensees who have engaged in unlawful acts and practices an opportunity to enter into stipulations, agreed settlements, consent orders or defaults when it appears to the Administrator that such procedure fully safeguards the public interest. The Administrator reserves the right in all matters to withhold the privilege of an informal disposition. All stipulations, agreed settlements, consent orders or defaults shall be public records.

(d)   Hearing notice.

(1)   If the matter is to be set for hearing, the licensee shall be given twenty (20) days notice in writing [14A:3-505(2)].

(2)   The notice shall:

(A)   state the time, place and nature of the hearing;

(B)   state the legal authority and jurisdiction for the hearing;

(C)   refer to the statutory sections and rules involved; and

(D)   state the matters asserted briefly and plainly [75:309(B)(1) - (4) and 14A:3-505(2)].

(e)   Hearing. All parties shall be afforded the opportunity to respond and present evidence and argument on all points at issue [75:309(C)], and shall have the right to counsel [75:310(5)].

(f)   Standard of proof. The standard of proof is clear-and-convincing evidence. Clear and convincing evidence is that measure or degree of proof which will produce in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegation sought to be established.

(g)   Order.

(1)   The Administrator shall issue an order within sixty (60) days from the last day of the hearing unless the period is extended by written agreement between the licensee and the Administrator.

(2)   The order shall:

(A)   be in writing;

(B)   state findings of fact that shall be limited to the evidence from the hearing unless the parties agree otherwise on the record;

(C)   state conclusions of law;

(D)   state the effective date; and

(E)   be delivered in person or by certified mail with return receipt requested [75:309(H), 312 and 14A:3-505(2)].

(h)   Impair. A suspension or revocation shall not impair or affect the obligation of any preexisting lawful contract between the licensee and any borrower [14A:3-505(4)].

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2184, eff 6-25-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2365, eff 6-25-01]