SECTION 310:2-1-1. Purpose  


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  • (a)   These rules implement the Administrative Procedures Act, 75 O.S. 1991, Section 250 et seq., as amended ("APA"). These rules govern formal proceedings of the Department and may be supplemented by procedural rules within a particular departmental area. Informal proceedings may be held as announced by the Department or as agreed with any person.
    (b)   These rules are adopted to simplify procedure, avoid delays, save expenses, and facilitate the administration of the Public Health Code of Oklahoma and other laws assigned to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for administration. To that end, the provisions of these rules shall be given a fair and impartial construction.
[Source: Amended at 12 Ok Reg 2271, eff 6-26-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 901, eff 1-5-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1389, eff 5-27-99]