SECTION 45:1-3-1. Origin of the Commission  


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  •   The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission is an administrative body created by 37A O.S. Section 1-104 consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor and whose power and authority is prescribed by the legislature. The appointment of the members of the Commission by the Governor being made only with the advice and consent of the State Senate. The statute also created the Office of Director to be appointed by the Commission. Certain duties of the Director are likewise prescribed by the Legislature and the Commission is authorized to delegate to the Director such other duties as it may deem desirable, except that it may not deny an applicant for a license, or any licensee, the right to a hearing before the Commission.
[Source: Amended at 35 Ok Reg 799, eff 10-1-18]