SECTION 450:1-5-8. Protective orders

(a)   The Hearing Officer at the hearing or at anytime upon application of a party, with or without notice, may make such orders relating to discovery as may be necessary or appropriate for the protection of the parties, and to prevent hardship to and excessive burden upon a party. Such orders may, among other subjects, limit the scope of depositions, prohibit questions or subjects of inquiry, require or excuse answers to questions on deposition, limit or excuse, in whole or in part, production of documents or answers to interrogatories, and shorten or extend the time within which any act shall be performed. Disclosure of consumer identification shall only be ordered pursuant to state and federal law.

(b)   The Hearing Officer may make appropriate orders, including dismissal of a proceeding or denial of relief, as may be warranted for failure or refusal to comply with an order issued pursuant to this rule.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 3741, eff 7-12-93; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1466, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1363, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1941, eff 7-1-06]