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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 460. Department of Mines |
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Chapter 25. Oklahoma Explosives and Blasting Rules and Regulations |
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Subchapter 17. Violations and Cessation Orders |
SECTION 460:25-17-7. Hearing request
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- (a) An administrative penalty shall be assessed by the Department only after the person charged with a violation described under section 460:25-17-6 of this Section has been given an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act. Any hearing under this Section shall be of record.(b) Where such a hearing has been held, the Department shall make findings of fact and shall issue a written decision as to the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty which is warranted, incorporating, when appropriate, an order therein requiring that the penalty be paid.(c) When appropriate, the Department shall consolidate such hearings with other proceedings under the Oklahoma Explosives and Blasting Regulation Act.(d) Where the person charged with such a violation fails to avail himself of the opportunity for a hearing, an administrative penalty shall be assessed by the Department after determining that a violation did occur, and the amount of the penalty which is warranted, and issuing an order requiring that the penalty be paid.