SECTION 38:1-1-16. Proposed order and settlement


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  • (a)   Issuance and services of final order. Not more than twenty (20) calendar days after conclusion of the hearing, the Board chair or the Hearing Officer shall issue a proposed order with findings of fact and conclusions of law. If the Board proves its allegations in the petition and notice by clear and convincing evidence, the Board chair or the Hearing Officer shall issue an order sustaining the allegations. If the Board does not meet its burden, the Board chair or Hearing Officer shall issue an order in favor of the respondent(s).
    (b)   Appeal. A party may appeal a Final Order as provided in the APA.
    (c)   Settlement. Unless precluded by law, individual proceedings may be resolved by agreed settlement or consent order, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Hearing Officer.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 123, eff 10-3-05 (emergency); Added at 23 Ok Reg 2174, eff 6-25-06]