SECTION 170:25-5-4. Mediation of disputes, proper forum, and venue

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(a)   If any disputes arise between the Department and any Local Planning Council the parties may agree to mediation pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Dispute Resolution Act. The parties will use reasonable diligence to resolve any dispute between them.
(b)   The laws of the state of Oklahoma will be applicable and the courts of this state will be the proper forum in which to resolve any legal action if mediation fails to resolve legal disputes.
(c)   Oklahoma County will be the proper venue for any action between the Department and any Local Planning Council or the Department and any service provider.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 3523, eff 9-13-99]

                    
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