Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 35. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry |
Chapter 17. Water Quality |
Subchapter 3. Swine Feeding Operations |
SECTION 35:17-3-30. Commencement of construction
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- (a) Upon the request of an affected property owner, construction of a new or expanding operation shall not commence until an administrative hearing has been completed. Completion of an administrative hearing shall occur when the Administrative Law Judge submits final recommendations to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and the State Board of Agriculture has approved or denied a requested license.(b) If an administrative hearing is not requested by an affected property owner, construction shall commence upon the approval of a requested license by the State Board of Agriculture.